The phenomenon of fame is literally invisible, but it influences and dominates your life if you aren't careful.
All the little things you nitpick in your head, nobody really cares that much outside your head.
In 'Gossip Girl,' I was far too judgmental of everything that was happening, because I was young.
I know this might sound absurd, but since I've been famous, I believe I've only been on two dates that would be considered a 'first date.' It's not the way I've ever really engaged in terms of romantic relationships.
If there's anything the name #MeToo calls to us, it's that there's a lot more dimension to the equality of men and women and the empowerment of women, which also is like the empowerment of men.
We live in a world that does not recognize virtually anyone outside of the white male or the beautiful white woman who has to be an object of desire and affection.
A lot of actors like saying, 'Don't judge a character; you might fall in love with him!' Not me.
Gossip Girl' was a great opportunity, but it would be misleading to think that anyone on that show doesn't have anything more to offer.
I don't think I could truly value human love until I developed divine love.
If you look to any of our art, whether it's music, television, movies, art, anything - we seem to be really looking for love, and often in all the wrong places.
The 'Gossip Girl' idea and ideologies, like, they sort of encourage this certain kind of, like, materialism and superficiality that isn't, I would say, the best thing in the world.
I couldn't date someone who didn't like dogs. There are exceptions to the rule, but I find that if someone doesn't like animals, I am a little suspicious of them.
I'm grounded, I can say that. I can say that. I am, and it's great. I don't know where it comes from. But I've always been like that.
I realize I stare at everyone, especially when I'm walking down the street. I'm just a curious person.
When it comes to the fame side of things. I don't think anybody, whether they're famous or not, could claim to understand that phenomenon or have any sort of power over it.
I think pineapple is very sexy. It reminds me of bikinis and the beach.
I don't believe that pure evil exists, personally.
The cultural value of 'Gossip Girl' was this interesting question. Sure, it seemed to have been a worldwide, cultural phenomenon for some time. And, yes, anywhere I go, I do get recognized. At the same time, it also lacked the kind of importance that people might anticipate.
For a while I didn't believe in marriage. But I think I do believe in having a love. I'm not saying only one love ever, but in having a good, solid relationship. I think that's possible.
I absolutely appreciate the opportunity it's been. I wouldn't be here without 'Gossip Girl,' so I will always be in debt and grateful.
