“I went to Northwestern because I had gone to a really nontraditional high school. I was like, 'It'd be cool to have a traditional college experience.' Then I was like, 'Oh, but none of these people understand what's cool about me. My specialness is not appreciated in this place.'”

Zooey Deschanel is an American actress and musician of the early 2000s onward. She gained recognition for her roles in indie films like *Elf* and *(500) Days of Summer*, blending quirky charm with emotional depth. Her music, often playful and folk-inflected, has earned her a cult following as a performer under the name She & Him.