I was only 16 four years ago! I don't really regret anything...yet? I might say do some proper study, or get some proper experience in theatre. I'd get more involved. I was very sheltered I suppose. I'd try and be involved in more youth arts programs. Looking back on it now I could have had a much more productive four years, achieved a lot more.

I'd tell myself to stop kidding myself with the English and History and get serious about the arts.

I'd also tell myself to not let depression take over my life. That might have saved me a lot of hassle. Oh! And save for college and don't quit your job, make some proper friends. Those are things I STILL need to tell myself.

I still don't regret anything though. The more interesting people I've met spent years figuring everything out. If I happened to fall into my life's calling so easily I'd be far more boring.

Girl on bicycle: Urban Legends Fashion Show

I am Irish. Both my parents are. I was born in London, in 1990 and lived there until 1998 when my family returned to Cork. There was only three of us, well, until 2000 when my little sister was born - oh, and Tammy, my first dog. I can't remember any of it. How it felt, or what it looked like. Nothing specific and no general impressions. No words, thoughts, faces or images.

Apparently I was sick while we lived in London, I found breathing difficult due to the toxic fumes of London's industry. Apparently my first teacher was killed cycling to work one day. Apparently my baby sitter was very fond of me and quite close to my family. Apparently I had quite a few friends, one of whom was a little girl called Amber. To all this I simply have to shrug my shoulders and say "really?".