Is there any parallel between Landon and something in your own life?

Oh, I don't know. Landon is a typical teenage boy, and at one time, I was one of those as well, so I could relate to what he was thinking. But the funny thing is, despite what people read in the newspapers, I think most teenagers have pretty good hearts. Landon was no exception, and once he realized how great Jamie was, he couldn't help but fall in love with her.