I try to be feminine, yet intellectual and smart at the same time. You don't see enough of that.

Healing comes from love. And loving every living thing in turn helps you love yourself.

I had to find a relationship with someone who could simultaneously make me grow up and keep me forever young.

There's a fine line between being private and being ashamed.

We must be able to inspire. That's my goal in acting.

I was very sexual from a very young age.

I began to see myself as someone who can help others understand diversity rather than feeling like a social outcast. Ellen taught me to not care about other people's opinions. She taught me to be truthful. She taught me to be free. I began to live my life in love and complete acceptance. For the first time I had truly accepted myself.