Josh Gad was in my class. Katy Mixon. Griffin Matthews. Josh Groban - he ended up leaving to become a huge star, but he was in our class in freshman year. I remember Josh was this nerdy kid in a turtleneck with a voice from heaven.

I was disappointed not to go last year after making it my freshman year. I wanted to get back and place higher than I did two years ago.

I remember when I was in 'Rent,' Daphne Rubin-Vega threw a party. At the time, she had a loft in TriBeCa, and the elevator opened right into her apartment. I was like, 'I've never seen anything like that.' I didn't know it was possible.

My freshman year of high school was just awkwardness all around.

Most of my freshman year at USC, I'd just been partying, and I had zero direction.

Amber had a great week. I can't remember any other freshman having as great of an impact as she has from a hitting standpoint. She's done a great job for us, and I think she takes a lot of pride in her ability to help us out offensively. She prepares really well and this is a great honor for her.