I didn't grow up identifying with beauty. I grew up thinking I could be smart and funny - those are the things I got feedback on.

Some people think my father was a spy, because of working for that government agency in Vietnam, but he can't find his car keys, much less keep a national secret.

Belly buttons are cool!

Like my dad, I have a Christmas party most years. I like to celebrate and see as many people as possible.

I definitely wanted to be an actor. I didn't want to be on TV, I didn't want to be famous, I didn't want to be anyone in particular I just wanted to do it. I see young people now who look at magazines, or American Idol and their goal is to have that lifestyle - to have good handbags, or go out with cute guys from shows, or whatever. But I definitely wanted to be an actor.