My idea of success is not Oscars. Am I glad I have that little trinket? Yes, I am. But it depends on how you define success. The minute I got my first professional cheque from Joel Schumacher, I was successful. Somebody's paying me to act! Octavia Spencer actchequedefine share on social
I should be married and have 19 kids. And now I'm thinking my eggs are dying on the shelf. They're going to go past their expiration date. But it's what I chose, so I'm fine with that decision. Octavia Spencer choosedatedecision Change image and share on social
The most I like about cooking is eating what someone else has cooked. Octavia Spencer cookeat Change image and share on social
The fact that women are very young in obtaining their civil rights and African-Americans are young in obtaining their civil rights, I think it's about time that we extend that to all Americans, whether straight, gay, purple, green, black, brown. Octavia Spencer africanamericanblack share on social
I was a production assistant. I saw what people who are full of themselves are like - another reason not to lose your humility! I have a mouth on me so I wasn't the best P.A. Octavia Spencer assistantfullhumility Change image and share on social
As you make your way along life's tumultuous highways, it's important to note that you should always carry a map, have plenty of fuel in the tank, and take frequent rest stops. Octavia Spencer carryfrequentfuel Change image and share on social
There is racism all over the United States. Most Southerners I know, we definitely find ourselves defending our heritage. Octavia Spencer defendfindheritage Change image and share on social
Life is too short, and I need to eat. I am my meanest when I haven't had a meal. Octavia Spencer eatlifemeal Change image and share on social
If you tell me I can't eat something, I'll obsess over it and end up overeating! Octavia Spencer eatendobsess Change image and share on social
