I found out that people are incredibly compassionate and kind. It really changed my view of the world. Jeannette Walls changecompassionatefind Change image and share on social
I always wanted to be a serious journalist. Jeannette Walls journalistwant Change image and share on social
I believe that everyone has some huge talent in them; the really lucky ones discover what it is. Jeannette Walls discoverhugelucky Change image and share on social
My advice to anyone is to figure out what you're good at - what it is that you love doing the most in life - and figure out a way to make a living from it. Jeannette Walls advicefiguregood Change image and share on social
I find books that have a moral and spiritual center, that speak to what is really important and lasting, hugely appealing. Jeannette Walls appealbookcenter Change image and share on social
When I got a little older, I started writing for the high school newspaper, 'The Maroon Wave,' and that's when I fell in love with journalism. Jeannette Walls fallhighjournalism Change image and share on social
I listen to music mostly in the evening. I've come to love what is called world music, like the Zimbabwean Oliver Mtukudzi and the Colombian singer Marta Gomez. I also love the Irish folk singer Mary Black. Other favorites include Chet Baker, Eva Cassidy, and Billie Holiday. Jeannette Walls bakerbillieblack share on social
I'm a big believer in luck - the harder you work, the luckier you become. Jeannette Walls believerbighard Change image and share on social
I never had any question that my parents loved me. I had a real sense of self confidence. Jeannette Walls confidenceloveparent Change image and share on social