I was in a very deep, dark slump, and I needed to find a way to get myself out of it. I had to force myself back out into life, back out into experiencing things.

Coming from where I came from, it was unimaginable to ever be wealthy. That was just too far out of my reach.

I don't eat meat, fish, or eggs. I was never a big meat-eater, but I've got more energy now.

My voice is stronger today than ever.

The red-carpet spotlight is a little bit more nerve-racking when you haven't been doing it all the time.

If my clothing does stand out, then I guess it's a compliment, but I just wear whatever feels comfortable.

One day, someone said to me, 'Do you want to go jump out of an airplane?' I felt like I had nothing to lose anymore, so I said, 'Why not?' And every day since then, I ask myself that question.