The only time in my career prior to that I played an evil character was in 'The Twilight Zone'.

You put yourself on the line as a performer, and when people reject you, it's a personal rejection.

I had no real education because I was in and out of schools so I decided that I would completely change my look, change my image, change my name and move to New York.

Hollywood has an obligation to watch what they put out there. Kids do imitate what they see - good or bad.

Most child actors go through that. Unless you can transition into an adult star, your career is over.

My mother had been a country and western singer but when she moved out to Hollywood found it very difficult to get work so when I was born they put me into dance classes and singing classes as soon as I could walk actually.

I feel bad about a lot of the movies I see that teach kids that if they do bad, they'll win.