My parents always raised us with the idea of having college in mind. You sort of need a college education. It's part of life. It's something that you do - like going to your prom.

I write in bed, too. I find it very comforting. I want to sort of, like, crawl in a fetal position if I have to.

I didn't have parents who were, you know, racing to get a reality television show, you know? Or looking to benefit in some way from their daughter's fame.

From my experience, forgiving is the only way to survive.

I never felt terribly comfortable in the public eye.

I can't' really sing a song unless I really connect with the lyrics.

Automatically everybody thinks of me as an actress who is trying to sing. And if I weren't me I'd probably think the same thing.