Growing up, others girls wanted to dance and help their mums with the cooking. I liked to play soccer with the boys. Or I'd be off on my own, tilting mirrors towards the sun in order to burn armies of ants. That was my idea of fun.
Ali LarterAbout author
- Author's profession: Model
- Nationality: american
- Born: February 28, 1976
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