I discovered cosplay because I was going to an anime convention and did some research, and found out people dressed up as characters. I made a very badly put-together costume because I felt this desire to dress up.

I think 'Heroes of Cosplay' will show a lot of the positive things, like how much effort it takes to make a costume. These people on the show aren't taking shortcuts. As long as that effort gets through to the viewers, we will be inspirational. Then there will be people who watch the show that want to get in and hands-on make outfits.

Cosplayers love Disney princesses. We all grew up with them. We identify with one or more princesses.

It can literally change someone's life; it's very positive for young teenagers to get into cosplay if they do it with their friends or with supervision from their parents - it can really foster their social skills.

The staff will be dressed in costume and everyone who comes is encouraged to do the same.

The first think I did when I found out I was a finalist, was, I don't remember, because it felt like it was an out of body experience.