I am proud of being a Southerner. I wasn't about to let Southerners on my show be stupid or aw-shuckses who just sit on the front porch and spit in the yard. I wasn't about to do that, and I made that very clear from the start. I was kind of the gate-keeper on that stuff.

Mornin', ladies. My goodness, don't you look happy. Must be cuttin' somebody up pretty good.

Well, do a good day's work and act like somebody.

I firmly believe that in every situation, no matter how difficult, God extends grace greater than the hardship, and strength and peace of mind that can lead us to a place higher than where we were before.

Who is going to believe a con artist? Everyone, if she is good.

Religion has been an essential part of my life ever since I was baptised. My personal journey with God has been very important throughout my life.

I am proud of my connections to Carolina and pleased to know that some results from a lifetime of work on television, film, stage and recordings will have a permanent home in Chapel Hill.