Don't let anyone tell you that America's best days are behind her - that the American spirit has been vanquished. We've seen it triumph too often in our lives to stop believing in it now.
I'm generally intimidated by adults.
I started acting because I enjoyed school plays.
I get maybe four hours of sleep a night. I'm a little bit crazy.
Drama is what I did before 'Blossom. '
I was raised on comic books, and I love science fiction.
I was raised on the purest comedy there is: 'I Love Lucy. ' I was raised watching 'Three's Company' and sitcoms of the '70s and '80s.
I always thought every day was a gift, but now I am looking for where to send the thank you note.
Injuries are our best teachers.
I don't think in terms of that bizarre tautology 'value for money' in my literary and journalistic work - and nor will I in my academic role. However, if I don't believe I'm helping my students towards a fuller and more empowering relationship with the world, then I'll resign.
I'm so proud of how well Canada did at the Games here. It think we're going to do even better in 2010.