“I was always putting on shows for my family or even just myself in the...” — Italia Ricci Quote

I was always putting on shows for my family or even just myself in the mirror, being a total psychopath, just screaming monologues till I was crying or laughing or a complete nut case. And then I went to college and got my degree in drama, but I'm very much a Type A.

I got recognized more by little sweet Italian fans in six days than I've ever been recognized in L.A. in six years.

I usually tend to stay toward classic things.

My personal style changes on a dime. One day, I'll be all about flowing, breezy maxi dresses, and the next, I'm in tight leather pants. It depends on the day and my mood.

I want to do everything. I can never decide on one occupation!

I remember I used to come up to my teacher crying because I couldn't read. She would say: 'You can do this. You just don't want to do this.'

It makes you feel like the pool is yours when you have your family there. You walk up to them and see them crying... and you know they are proud of you.

When you get a trophy, why go jumping and crying? Winning's a great feeling, but everything else is an anti-climax.

I don't just walk around crying all the time, ya know.

Women are surprised to see me on the street - like they're seeing a ghost. There's a lot of crying involved.