Getty Brian Hickerson is speaking out after the release of ex Hayden Panettiere's memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning. The 36-year-old actress opened up about her life in the book, including her experience while in an on-and-off abusive relationship with Brian over several years. Brian just spoke withTMZ's Charlie Neff about the book, and is now reacting to the stories of trauma and abuse.