when i was 16 years old. i tried to kill myself. because i felt weird and i felt different and i felt like i did not belong. and noe i'm standing here and so i would like for this moment to be for that kid out there who feels like she's weird or she's different or she doesn't fit in anywhere... yes, you do. i promise you do. you do. stay weird, stay different. and then ehen it's your turn and you're standing on the stage, please pass this same message to the person that comes along.