"If you ever want to become an actress, just start small. I started with community theatre when I was seven years old. My dad convinced me to do that and I fell in love with it. If you are comfortable doing community theatre and school plays, then I would talk to your parents. If they're supportive, try looking for an agent in the city, such as New York City or L.A. (if you live near there). But I wouldn't be discouraged if you live somewhere besides New York City or L.A.

"My parents told me, 'Listen. If you can't handle this business, if you can't handle the rejection or if you're not doing very well within like the first year, we really don't want to...'

It can damage your psyche if you don't look at it in a certain way, but thankfully I always got callbacks, so my parents were like, 'OK. Then let's continue this because it seems to be making you happy.'"