My mom's the strongest, boldest woman I know.

My mom and I built a guest house on my property so that my mom could help me fostering animals. I do multiple fosters a month.

My mom can't defend herself to the world. She is such an amazing woman, with such an open heart. It's a real hard line, and I crossed it. I took everyone's life story and assumed it would be a great thing to put on screen. I was being selfish and I feel so horrible about it. I feel so guilty.

I think my mother is my biggest influence. There are so many things I hate about her but at the same time I'm thankful for her. All I know is that when I'm a parent I want to be just like my mom. I can talk to my mom more than any of my friends could talk to their parents.

Young people need to vote. They need to get out there. Every vote counts. Educate yourself too. Don't just vote. Know what you're voting for, and stand by that.

West Frankfort was supposed to win. ... but, it isn't always the biggest, fastest or strongest that wins, but it's the guy who thinks he can.