I can either cross the street, or I can keep waiting for another few years of green lights to go by.

My parents have always been offended by my weight, embarrassed maybe. It didn't fit with their sensibilities

fashion has always been a little slow in accommodating large women. ... We're not asking for philanthropy here. Wake up, we're fat, we like nice clothes, and we've got cash.

Years ago women of my size were considered royalty.

I don't get it. I just don't get it. If Art is supposed to imitate Life, why do they want all the actors to be thin? There are fat people in the world. Shouldn't there be a few of us actors to represent them?

The universe is like a pension plan. It will match your investment.

I placed over a thousand deaf people in jobs throughout my career working for the deaf.