I was a girl from Massapequa, New York. I grew up in Massapequa. I lived in a basement with one window.
“It didn't feel difficult at the time because I was so charged up about both books. Afterward, however, I was pretty tired. In a good way, like after a great workout.”
“I just have a position that any child that's in a failing school should be able to get out, or be in a position to have that school fixed.”