I was very lucky to befriend many authors before even signing with an agent, and they were all so supportive of me when I told them I was in the middle of my first book.
I hope I come across as supportive and encouraging as well as being firm when I need to be firm.
I was privileged in terms of where I grew up, and I come from a very loving, supportive household. But when I began to go off the rails at boarding school, my behaviour wasn't a result of an upbringing but more something that was going on within me.
I think there are many things that we can do today to make it a better work environment that is more supportive and encouraging of diversity.
I'm the kindest, most supportive friend ever, probably to my own detriment, but I hope that I am toughening up a little bit.
My family was very supportive of my acting. They didn't really have a choice because I got jobs acting before anyone could really say anything. It paid my way through college and helped my family out.
It is just more rewarding to do things in a supportive environment.
I have fallen in love with Chicago. The community here is loving, supportive, and welcoming.