I spent a great deal of time and energy ensuring that I was likable, reluctant to express myself openly and authentically for fear of being rejected. While I knew on a logical level that I had no control over how people reacted to me and that I was only in control of what I said, thought, or did, taking action was a different story.

Show business is a very, very difficult occupation… Behind the fancy gowns and well-pressed tuxedos is a ton of sacrifice, hard knocks and unglamorous work that goes into building an entertainment career…