As we all know, when you're an athlete things are a little bit easier for you. It didn't mean that what was going on inside my heart wasn't a bit of a thunderstorm, but outwardly I got along ok. I was really shy in seventh grade.

I just hope I remember to tell my kids that they are as happy as I look in my old photographs. And I hope that they believe me.

Incidentally, I only have one cavity, and as much as my dentist asks me to, I just can't bring myself to floss.

He’s my whole world.” “Don’t ever say that about anyone again. Not even me.

That was always my hope that that is exactly what I would do. It was always part of the dream of this story - to write the novel and then direct the movie.

What about when someone doesn't need a shoulder? What if they need the arms?

I am very interested and fascinated how everyone loves each other, but no one really likes each other.