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" I don't know why people don't feel like being positive is much more powerful than being negative. "

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" For me, beauty is me at the top of my game, going as hard as I can, without fear of what anyone else thinks. Believing in yourself when nobody else is believing in you is half the battle about anything. "

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" If we're not shooting, if we're not filming, if you're not standing on the soundstage, turn off your phone and go live your life. "

" You can't tell stories and really walk in someone's shoes and not have a love for them, even if they're doing horrible things. "

" I actually really love Twitter - I used to feel angry and insulted when people criticised me or the shows, but now I don't take it too seriously. What I do love is that there's this great direct line to fans. "

" I don't think that my job requires me to be competitive at all. I'm in my office by myself, or I'm in my writers' room with my people. I've chosen a job in which there's no competition allowed. It's probably best for everyone. "

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