If I had my wilderness, nature could be my lover. What can I do in the paved streets for my thirsty roots? I waste time. I encourage fools. I slip the vital hours into penny slot machines -- to pass time, to start my stuck wheels only love can oil.

Her abduction and recovery were widely reported and were the subject of a made-for-TV movie and non-fiction book. In January 2012 Smart became engaged to Matthew Gilmour a Scot after a courtship of one year. Department of Justice which has entries written by her as well as four other recovered young adults.

Elizabeth Ann Smart Gilmour (born November 3 1987) is an American activist and contributor for ABC News.