Quotes from Ariel Winter

I'm very conscious about the way I treat people because I was never really taught to treat people in a respectful or kind way. I never really saw that role model, so for me, that made me just want to be the opposite of what I had and treat people the opposite of the way I saw other people treat other people.

I love when I get stories of young women that have overcome things such as birth defects that they've been hated on for or even just their own body confidence stories.

I think people make a lot of judgments about me based on what I wear and all the things that I do.

Social media and I have had a very tumultuous relationship.

When I am not working, I go to the movies, text my friends, my thumbs are faster than lightening on that keyboard!, write songs, sing, dance, Facebook, Twitter and spend time with my besties. I am also a songwriter and I love to write about my life experiences.

It was really helpful for me when I moved in with my sister, because she's the type of person that is confident in her body. I look up to her so much.

I started in the industry when I was 4 years old, but I started in the spotlight when I was 11 years old, when I got 'Modern Family.'

Growing up in the spotlight was quite possibly the worst for my self-esteem. I had a hard time finding confidence within myself.

If I go on dates, my mom is always with me. She's always there making sure I'm all right. Like if I go to see a movie with a boy, she'll go to dinner next door.

Be your own person and don't listen to anyone who says differently. We are all unique!

Young women grow up in a really negative world today online and in person.

All I've ever wanted is to be normal.

I'm pretty open. I like doing different things.

Mental illness doesn't need to be hidden or glorified. It should be normalized to where people feel comfortable sharing with their families and friends and know they're not alone. By opening up about my struggle, I'm hoping I can help someone who feels like they don't know what to do or when they can't accept their situation.

My life has definitely changed since 'Modern Family.' The show has made me more responsible, I really want to be a good role model for all kids so I have to think about what I say and do and how it looks to other kids!

I've always done pretty well in auditions. I just go in and give it my best shot.

I've been working on my own music. I've been writing an album, stuff that's kind of personal to my own life.

With what I've gone through, I think it's really important to become a voice for abuse victims who have no voice. I want to be able to make a difference.

There's a confidence you find when you finally feel right in your body.