One of the biggest things he helped me with was cutting down the number of steps I take before releasing the ball. But we've made a lot of adjustments, and I've really improved a lot since I first started.

My parents thought I was crazy at first. They told me I could get more out of softball, but I just love bowling. My softball coach understood, and I think my parents are actually surprised at how good things have turned out.

My friend Gina got me to the bowling alley for one of their practices, and I remember watching [former Lemont star] Sam Swanson bowl a couple years ago. Her hook was amazing. I thought that was pretty cool, so I decided to bowl that season. I actually used a house ball the entire year and had a good time.

I started out typing and filing and answering the phones for a little nine-person firm. And that nine-person firm gave me my chance to find my own way.

The Oscars is always the most special event of Awards Season and is the grand finale - there's just something about the atmosphere that makes it magical.

I really love 'America's Next Top Model.' I'm always tweeting about it, and people are like, 'You need to get a life!'