Who'd ever have thought that I'd be the face or the body of any kind of exercise at all.

First and foremost, I'm a feminist. And basically that stems from a strong belief that all people and creatures deserve equal opportunity, rights and respect.

I've learned that a family can have little glitches without being labeled dysfunctional.

I believe that we all have the potential to love any human being, and that genetics, upbringing, choice, social conditioning and environment play a major part in which way we sway.

When you're not blond and thin, you come up with a personality real quick.

It's a sad day when a cartoon is doing more and cares more and pays more attention to the environment than our president.

I just say that at any weight you should love your life.

When I was heavier, I danced and I jumped out of planes. I've always rejected the idea that there's a certain look or size that makes it acceptable to live life.

There was a time when I was 312 pounds. And I've been all different weights.

I'm always for the person who speaks their mind.

I believe that we all have the potential to love any human being, and that just love who you wish and celebrate it the best you can.

This world is not at fault, the world is beautiful. If your understanding is wrong, what can the world do?

Opportunities loiter in every corner. Everyone may see them, but it’s only great leaders that stop by to give them lifts!

Live today. Not yesterday. Not tomorrow. Just today. Inhabit your moments. Don't rent them out to tomorrow.

My kind publishers, Toby Mundy and Margaret Stead of Atlantic Books, have commissioned me to write the life of Queen Victoria.

I think everybody's crazy, and if I'm the one being a little direct about it, that's fine by me.

Don’t make it a challenge. You know how much I like those.

Guys like Philip Seymour Hoffman or Sam Rockwell are the guys I look up to and have the kind of career Id like to emulate.

I actually met Chick Corea in New York, where I was staying with a bass player friend.

I love this city [Tel Aviv]!

I don't know what kind of egomaniac is sitting at home thinking about the impact they have had on the culture. It's not something I actually think about until it comes up.