Adora Svitak

We're used to the characteristics of social media - participation, connection, instant gratification - and when school doesn't offer the same, it's easy to tune out.

With writing, I can express myself, really, and share my ideas and just let my thoughts flow out.

If I had my way, I'd end all wars and poverty. We should all be more aware of what's going on in the world around us and less ignorant.

Shaft was a pop culture figure along t he lines of, I guess, Dirty Harry - except that he wasn't as much of a racist. So yeah, I was always a fan.

It is good to be in front of the lens to appreciate more being behind the lens.

There's never been anything I didn't love that I didn't connect with on a personal level because, to some degree, I projected upon it.