I have little shame, no dignity - all in the name of a better cause.

Turning possibilities into realities -- that is Ilse. It is a shame she had to have a human form. Her mental ability was endless. It was only her body that got in the way.

I tried the paleo diet, which is the caveman diet - lots of meat. And I tried the calorie restriction diet: The idea is that if you eat very, very little - if you're on the verge of starvation, you will live a very long time, whether or not you want to, of course.

My goal? To test out every diet and exercise regimen on planet earth and figure out which work best. I sweated, I cooked, I learned to pole dance. In the end, I lost weight, lowered my cholesterol and doubled my energy level. I feel better than I ever have.

I've worn a dress at my wedding. I've worn 6-inch Louboutins. I've got no fear and no shame.

They chose names that precede our name in the alphabet.