It was the kind of place I probably never would have moved out of if I didn't have to.

It was too emotionally bizarre at the time. Making plans before I knew what was happening meant we would fall apart, and I was desperately trying to keep us together.

It was a tricky moment in time.

I'll always be a party monster. I'll always love getting dressed up.

Watch out for the average--they're usually hiding something big.

I think that when you are a teenager, it's the smartest you will ever be in your life. Teenagers are so resilient and strong, it's just amazing.