My love for animals started before I can remember.

At the end of the day, that's our sole purpose and our sole reason for existing, is to love somebody else.

Before 'Twilight,' occasionally I would get the 'Hey are you that girl from that movie?' but no one knew my first and last name. The fans of the saga are amazing, and it's very flattering.

Jackson [Rathbone] is the most artsy, creative and, I think, the most talented.

I think my mother is my biggest influence. There are so many things I hate about her but at the same time I'm thankful for her. All I know is that when I'm a parent I want to be just like my mom. I can talk to my mom more than any of my friends could talk to their parents.

Just because you're part of 'Twilight' does not mean you're a superstar. It means that you're given the opportunity to maybe become one later if you work hard. Once fandom goes away, which it will very soon, it's all about having your priorities straight and working hard.

Follow your heart and don't question it, no matter where it tells you to go It will open up a world of experiences you can't even imagine.