Because you like Elliott in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

As high-strung as she is talented, Rachel Berry both marches and sings to the beat of her own drum. See them in Glee.

Romantic, impulsive, and captivated by the joys of life, Natasha Rostova is on the messy path of growing up. See them in War and Peace.

Billy Butcher's job is to give everyone hell by any means necessary. See them in The Boys.

There's magic behind Tara Maclay's quiet façade. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Equal parts funny and neurotic, Cory Matthews has a warm and generous spirit. See them in Boy Meets World.

Lily Aldrin is a flaky but supportive kindergarten teacher and painter. See them in How I Met Your Mother.

Paulie Bleeker is shy, sweet, and super into orange tic-tacs. See them in Juno.

Awkward and anxious. It's not easy being Meg Griffin. See them in Family Guy.

Liesel Meminger is trying to ease the suffering of those around her, German and Jew alike. See them in The Book Thief.

Short on book smarts but long on compassion, this high school football player secretly has a soulful side. See them in Glee.

Audrey Horne may seem inquisitive and charming, but she can turn on a dime. See them in Twin Peaks.

Phoebe Caulfield is a wise-beyond-her-years 10-year-old with an empathetic spirit. See them in The Catcher in the Rye.