As soon as I say I'm from Texas people say, "Oh, I'm sure the school was horrible" and they picture me wearing some barrel and suspenders and people are bucktoothed and ignoring me. But that's not the case. I just had zero interest. I wanted to finish my research in the woods or play guitar or go have a cigarette.

There's something a lot more self-conscious feeling when there's cameras coming in for close-ups. It makes you very aware.

In movies, you just see somebody close their eyes, and you go on to the next scene.

When I got sick, it threw everything off course.

I didn't just want to be the one who was always looking around at the weird family members. I wanted to make my mistakes.

I can't believe I'm breathing and happy and thriving.

Everybody, male or female, needs to possess qualities that they expect others to uphold. Being aware of yourself and your actions allows you to assess your shortcomings in an honest way.