Amber Riley

My parents always instilled knowing that your beautiful, that your fearfully and wonderfully made, and that you know who you are.

I'm a little bit of a germophobe - not that bad!

Back in high school, I went on dates, but I was too focused on my career. My parents were like, 'It's nice to have a boyfriend, but it's even nicer to own your house when you're 21.'

If you're not having a good time, find something else that gives you some joy in life.

The model should only serve the very private function for the painter of providing the starting point for his excitement.

It's good to like yourself, and that only comes from hard work, from doing. But vanity is dangerous; it can trip you badly.