You never write a speech in advance because if you don't get to use it, you'll be heartbroken.

You know, bigotry isn't relevant to just the South. It never was. But I'm very grateful that I don't know what it's like from experience.

I have experienced loss in my life, but the thing that brings you back is your faith.

I really believe things happen as they're supposed to and in the time that they're supposed to.

I just think that you have to believe in yourself and you have to work very hard. You can't ever think that you're the best thing since sliced bread because I promise you, there are going to be Viola Davises and Jessica Chastains and Emma Stones who are the best thing since sliced bread. So take it seriously, but don't take it too seriously.

I'm not a fan of 'Gone With the Wind.' I didn't like the movie. I didn't like the book.

I was not a Girl Scout, but I try to be very prepared. I triple-Spanx!