Both of my parents would say they were atheists, so where I inherited my connection to God I don't know. But it's natural. No Bible, no Torah, just the love religion.

Success made me self-sufficient, but it also took away my anonymity. I'm just this quiet nobody, and all of a sudden people are nervous around me. That was kind of weird.

I was literally the black sheep of the family, and there were definitely moments of discomfort while my grandmother was working through her racism.

My desire to participate in the business is not to make more crap.

What saddens me is the corruption of youth and beauty, and the loss of soul, which is only replaced by money.

It's okay to be a freak.

A group of us started a community center in Santa Monica. We've tried different programs, and three have worked really well. A poetry group. Once a week we visit Venice High and talk to girls at risk.