It's going to be so exciting to see my family and friends. I was thinking about it (going to Denver), but I didn't even realize it when it was announced.

Everybody had been telling me I was going to play. My family, my friends. So when I got here, I just thought I'd be out there.

Most of the people who act and sing do so for their own pleasure and that of their friends and family.

My favorite part of the trip was the homestay arrangement with my host family in Ireland,

You live for yourself. There is more time for family and friends and the chance to travel. I can take off when I want and I don't need anyone's permission.

We were holding it too long and staring. By the time we passed it in, they adjusted.