 |
I think being on [The Simple Life], people assume that's how I really am. How I am in private is different than how I am in public.
Do you take any responsibility for the negative feeling some people have about you?
I think there is this person that is projected [by the media] that is twisted and distorted. The person that I read about is not who I am and who my friends know me to be. I'm just a normal girl trying to live life and live it to the fullest.
How do you see yourself within the young Hollywood scene?
I don't consider myself in that scene. I have friends I've had since childhood.
Will you think twice now about going out to clubs or giving even the illusion of being the party girl?
Yeah. I've really grown and matured. I know there is so much more to life than that whole club scene. I've been doing it for a long time. It's fun, I'm a social person, I love music. I love to dance. I love to hang out with my friends. But that's not what I care about as much anymore. Obviously I'll still go out sometimes; I'm young and I like to be social, but I'm gonna focus more on my work.
How does it feel to finally be home?
I feel so grateful for everything. Being in my own clothes again instead of those itchy orange outfits. I used to love the color orange but I never want to wear orange again.
What are you taking away from this whole experience?
It was a horrible experience, but at the same time it's something that made me a stronger person. I know that I can get through anything and do anything now that I went through that.
