My attention span is all over the place, and I overthink things. I'm an insomniac.

You can't be afraid of what people are going to say, because you're never going to make everyone happy.

Never look back. If Cinderella had looked back and picked up the shoe she would have never found her prince.

You are not defined by an Instagram photo, by a 'Like,' by a comment. That does not define you.

What makes you different is what makes you beautiful

I may not be perfect, but i'm always me

If you love something, set it free. And if it really loves you, it will find a way to come back.

My perfect guy wears converse, is totally laid back, and doesn't worry about being cool.

I don't really like dressing up. Some people probably think actresses dress up everywhere they go. I'm in sweatpants half the time with my hair in a ponytail.

All the people who knock me down, only inspire me to do better.

I'm no beauty queen, I'm just beautiful me

Oh no. Don't smile. You'll kill me. I stop breathing when you smile.

Wondering is illusion.

Your fear of looking stupid, Shannon, is holding you back. I think it's time.

I grew up in a very spiritual home in a Liberty City neighborhood of Miami, FL. I was raised in the church, and my mother was a very inspirational person in my life.

Non-fiction, and in particular the literary memoir, the stylised recollection of personal experience, is often as much about character and story and emotion as fiction is.

In terms of my career, I am glad about the steps and moves that I have made. Because I would not want to blame anyone else but myself if anything goes wrong.

I let the actors work out their ideas before shooting, then tell them what attitudes I want. If a scene isn't honest, it stands out like a sore thumb.

The primary pigment of poetry is the IMAGE.

Don't feel sad over someone who gave up on you, feel sorry for them because they gave up on someone who would have never given up on them.

I always say to people that working full time and being a mom is probably the hardest job, because as a mom you think about your child 24/7.