There are times in my life where I've had boyfriends or girlfriends.

Life's a climb. But the view is great.

I probably have an earlier curfew than anyone. My mom wants to keep me really safe and my dad's not overly protective, but he's a dad no matter what.

When Life Puts You in Tough Situations, Don't Say 'Why Me', Say 'Try Me'

Anyone that hates on you is always below you, because they're just jealous of what you have.

If you believe in yourself anything is possible.

Always look forward and try to push pass the negativity. I think everyone's beautiful and they deserve to be happy no matter what.

The greatest opportunities in life come with fear and risk.

You can't blame me for who I am.

Remember that only God can judge us; forget the haters, because Somebody loves you.

It is important to ask yourself why you’re doing what you’re doing and what purpose it serves in the big picture.

But had I accepted the pickle juice, I would be drinking pickle juice right now.

Prayer opens the window of heaven.

To set up what you like against what you dislike, this is the disease of the mind.

If we are intended for great ends we are called to great hazards.

In my life, I often make so-called major decisions by very quick, immediate responses.

I smoke cigarettes when I write, which is disgusting, but it really helps me.

I'd hang out at the Borders bookstore until it closed.

I like racing. I love the speed and I'm a very kinetic person in terms of filmmaking. I love the movement of film more than anything else.

I think the Cincinnati Enquirer must be edited by children.

Every day I wrote in my journal: "How am I going to win today?" So that when the guys are talking about water-boarding I'm telling them they haven't even got the right towels.