"Each day I destroy myself more and more, usually in my head. If I could crash myself into everything in sight, I would. I want to hit the pavement at 100mph and get back up and do it again and again."

"I tell you these stories because these things happen to everyone. It's not about being starched or polished or cute or polite. It's about having ears that stick out. About breaking yet another glass. It's about seeing something for the first time and making a millions mistakes and not ever getting completely discouraged."