I've never felt like I needed to change. I've always thought, 'If you want somebody different, pick somebody else.' But sure, criticism can sometimes still get to me. Some things are so malicious, they knock the wind out of you.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I've been criticized for the things I chose and things I've chosen to do.
People keep saying I've changed. I used to be confrontational. But I'm - I haven't changed. It was - it's just that circumstances have changed.
Change is always preceded by a little pain. Some people can change and they don't have to go through so many painful things. But I think that I'm of a personality that I'm a little stubborn, so it's tough for me.
I think people change, but the media, they never allowed me to change. They never allowed me to be a better person.
Opening myself to criticism was a big door to go through. You can be afraid about something your whole life, about being out in public where people know your name but not you, and it can cripple your ability to try new things.
I've probably put up with more criticism than a lot of people out there. At the end of the day, you block out everything, especially with your personal life.
People react to criticism in different ways, and my way is definitely to come out fighting.
People and what they say don't bother me like they used to. When I was younger, I really couldn't take it because I couldn't understand where the criticism was coming from.
I've continually reminded myself that I never want to change. I could be on the cover of a magazine today, but next week someone else is going to be on that cover. You always have to remain the same person because when those opportunities end, guess what you have? You have you. And if you change from being you, you have nothing anymore.
If you take everything personally and to heart, it will tear you apart. Take criticism, learn, adjust, and move on.