"Ever since I can remember, I've had this knife of sadness in my heart.

And as long as it's there, I'm strong, and I'm untouchable.

But the moment that I take it out... I'll just die", Abigail Whistler.-

Did you know?

Her brother, Junior, was her date to the Oscars.

At the event, she won an Oscar for her role in 12 Years a Slave.

"My mother taught me that your presentation

is an expression of how much you care about yourself

... and those around you."