I was always the ugliest one in the school plays. Now, I don't mean that I personally was the ugliest (at least I hope not) but my character was always an unattractive one. Whether I was playing an elderly woman wearing a gaudy dress and orthopedic shoes or a witch with a pointed nose and warty chin, I definitely wasn't the typical leading lady. As a child, I dreamed of acting onstage, wowing audiences with my beautiful costumes and angelic voice. Well, I ended up with a ...