“Child actors come off as work being their life and doing it 24/7, but ...” — Hailee Steinfeld Quote

Child actors come off as work being their life and doing it 24/7, but I still have those days where it's totally, like, whatever: shopping, movies, adventures.

The shooting of the guns, that was kind of funny, because rolling a cigarette and shooting a gun aren't like normal things for a 13-year old girl!

Singing is something I've always loved to do, and I'd never considered taking it further than the shower.

When I was 13, I looked like I could play 16, and I wasn't mature enough to play 16.

Music is a very big part of my preparation as an actor.

I want to do more action adventures and more romantic comedies.

Everyone loves good looks, but personality is what sells for me. I want someone to have fun and go on adventures with. I do like guys with tattoos, though.

I like to read, even though it was really tough, because I could go anywhere in the world in a book, and I could have so many adventures in a book.

I want to work; then, as my kids get older, I want to have adventures. I want to visit all their countries: learn and live inside all their cultures.

Ellis's understanding of himself and the world around him certainly develops because of his adventures, and part of that development comes through recognizing other people for what they are.