It took me realizing that a broken heart has never actually killed anyone to find the courage to ask for what I want, in just about every situation. That was part of my own growing up.

Growing up in Memphis, I have always admired St. Jude's for the magnificent work they do.

I wasn't able to relate to anyone on TV growing up, so I wanted to bring my own experiences to the screen.

She dumped me for the worst reason of all. For absolutely no reason at all...I mean, if she fell in love with someone else, or I did something wrong, or I let her down in some unforgivable way...That, I'd understand, right? But instead, she said...it wasn't anything. Not a single thing. It was just me. I was nice. I was kind. We just...she didn't see the connection anymore. I think she thought I was boring. And the cruelest part is, when someone says something mean about you, you know when they're right.

Part of growing up is just taking what you learn from that and moving on and not taking it to heart.

When I was growing up I actually was into Bon Jovi!