#helsingvideodiary

[harlowsimpson]

Hi, hey, hello! It's Sim here. I don't really have much to say other than thanks for watching, so let's get on with the questions!

Your rather girly look doesn't seem to match up with the things you're into, why is that?

"This is something that's thrown people off for my entire life. For one, I don't see why style has to be specific to certain things- y'know? I dress how I dress because I love it. Dresses, skirts, high heels, they're all really cute and I like wearing them- I feel confident in them. When it comes to my musical tastes or things that influence my career, I know I'm pretty old-fashioned or a little alternative but it's just what I like. I don't see why the two need to fit in with each other."

You've said that religion is a huge part of your life but we've never seen you engage in anything religious, why is that?

"Religion is a huge part of my life and it's also something that I like to keep private. I grew up in a very strict religious house and it wasn't until my mid-teen years that I was allowed to break off from that and become the person I want to be. While I can still connect with people who have religious beliefs I don't personally have any belief that I strictly abide by. It sounds a little ridiculous but I've taken teachings and practices from various religions and moulded them into something I want to base my life on. It's very important to me but it's the only thing I don't feel comfortable broadcasting on a show."

You're a very talented actress, who's to say that you don't just act it up in front of the cameras all the time? 

"While I appreciate the compliment- I can assure you I'm not that good an actress!"

You were born not far from Brisbane and your family don't live that far away- why don't you visit more often?

"I'm trying to grow up and if I'm knocking at my mom's door every five minutes I wouldn't say that's growing up. There's a lot you guys don't see and I still call and text my sister everyday and I see my family when it's important."

[quinnmelrose]

Hi, hi! It's Quinn and this is my first video diary..thing, for EVR. So, I'm going to answer some of the questions you guys sent in and if I don't get around to yours don't worry about it- I'll maybe get to some on twitter later on!

"What's it like to be at such a prestigious school on scholarship? Do you think it changes the way other people act towards you?"

"I wouldn't say it's any different from going to a less classy school on scholarship. I guess you do feel a little different from everyone else, like you need to make something of yourself but really you don't. I wouldn't say it affects the way other people interact with me. I still have friends who're here because they paid to be and they're all lovely. So, I suppose to answer your question it's still as scary as any other school but you get used to it and no, no one treats me differently."

Art seems to be a huge part of you, that's very obvious, but what made you choose to minor Latin?

"Well, I'm of Latin-American heritage. My mother is from Buenos Aires and Spanish was a language that I grew up learning when I was younger. I chose to minor in Latin because it is an language that both of the languages I can speak branched out from, so it seemed like a natural thing to do. I know it's a 'dead language' but honestly, it's fascinating."

Is there a reason you haven't formed any close friendships yet?

"That's uh..something. No, there isn't any reason for it. Really I'm still finding my feet here. It's such a surreal experience. I'm at a college I never thought I'd get into and I'm being filmed for TV while I'm at it. I haven't had much time to really 'bond' with anyone, so to speak."

You're very pro-feminist, why is that?

"Are you serious? I can't believe I just read that question. Why on earth wouldn't I want equality for women? Why the hell wouldn't I fully promote the fact I think everyone should be equal? What a stupid question."