I will never be a stupid girl... and neither should you. Today, charting your own course isn't just more necessary than ever before... it's also much easier -- and much more fun. A good education is one of the greatest gifts you could ever give yourself.

My mom took all of my behavior personally. Everything I did she thought it was an act of rebellion against her. But it was just me being me.

I was a very defensive kid 'cause I was really sensitive underneath and didn't want people to know. So I came off as very tough and very angry.

I've always felt like the underdog, and I'm comfortable with that label.

For the first few years we paid all the bills first and divided what was left as salary. Sometimes that was $50 a week.

True beauty is knowing who you are and what you want and never apologizing for it.

I don't try to be candy coated. I don't try to walk on eggshells. I am what I am. Love me or hate me.