I feel strongly that women who look like me should feel great. So I am not changing.

I like to keep some coloring tools around to draw vistas.

You just have to connect with people who believe in your vision and who will work with you and advance your cause.

I decided early on that I was going to put on my crown and rule my world by acting right and treating myself like a queen.

I approach the film business the way I feel about self-esteem. It's something that has to be maintained. That's kind of how I feel about positive roles in Hollywood. They have to be maintained. You have to purposefully, intentionally try to make the right type of films. And the more people that do that, the more things will continue to improve.

Half the battle is confidence. There are people who have great figures but have terrible confidence so you are not drawn to them because they seem down all the time.

Dolly Parton made me chicken and dumplings. That Tennessee woman can burn some pots! And we know that I am not necessarily shy to a fork!