“People are much more inclined to believe and say bad things about you if you're famous.”

“I wrote because I needed to and wanted to. It never occurred to me that I'd become famous.”

“The records of adopted children are sealed in California. That seal is considered inviolable... The judge ruled that, because I was famous, he didn't have the same rights as other kids.”

“I try to give people hope. Even though life is bleak, there's hope out there.”

“I'm astonished by my success.”