I know that in my past I was young and irresponsible - but that's what growing up is. You learn from your mistakes.

I think my biggest focus for myself is learning how to continue to get through the trauma that my father has caused in my life.

I want to give back. I want to do all the things that will make me feel fulfilled. But whenever I do those things, people think it's a press stunt or something.

My little sister Aliana's opinions are the most important to me. She says, 'I want to look like you, you're so pretty!' But she is very beautiful and so she is trouble in the making! She wants to do what I do. I'm like her second mother and I am very protective of her.

My best career decision was probably not giving up when I wanted to. God as well as my family and friends were there for me during my toughest times.

My children grew up with one Western parent. My husband doesn't believe in raising his voice with the kids and we don't spank. They were really raised in a half-Asian family.

Gym class was, of course, where the strongest, best-looking kids were made captains and chose us spazzes last. More important, it was where the figures of supposed authority allowed them to do so. Forget the work our parents did molding our minds and values. Everything fell apart as soon as we put on those maroon polyester gym suits.

I always take a cashmere blanket, and I have pictures of my family in my passport holder.