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" I was a very driven young person. "

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" I'd like to do a romantic comedy like 'Notting Hill,' which is one of my favorite movies. "

" I used to love Jem and the Holograms. I think if they were doing a concert, I would stand in line to see Jem and the Holograms. "

" I worked as a singing, dancing busgirl in high school. "

" That's an actor's dream to get something meaty and juicy and challenging to work on. "

" I'm in a comic book now. That was cool. That's something that I'm still sorta reeling about, 'cause I read comics as a kid. Someone drew me, and actually did a pretty good job! "

" When I got into high school, my favorite artist was definitely Janet Jackson. "

" Dance is in my background. "

" I think Kristin Bauer is a goddess. "

" I always try to make sure that I stay connected to theater so I continue to be inspired. Not that I'm not inspired by television. "

" The theatre at my school was awesome. It was a 1,400-seat auditorium, so, being in that auditorium at 17, and having, like, 1,400 people cheer for you was, like, one of the most amazing feelings that I've ever felt, energy-wise. It just felt right. "

" When you're not working is when you have to stay positive and remind yourself that you're talented. "

" For me, I have this tough exterior and these Angela Bassett arms, and people think, 'Oh, my God, Rutina's tough.' "

" I love to be a vessel through which characters can come through. And if I can move an audience with my work, then I've done my job. "

" Every morning, I'm visited by hummingbirds. I think it's nice, but maybe they're planning an attack? "

" You know, it cuts both ways... no one wants to lose a job, but everybody wants to work. "

" I really love Adina Porter. "

" I still see myself on TV and think, 'Oh my God, I'm on a television, and there are millions of people watching,' and I get really nervous and embarrassed and insecure. "

" I've always loved who I loved, and it never mattered to me where they were from. That's how it should be: wherever your heart tells you to go, you go. "

" I could be ordering ham at the deli, and someone will turn around and look at me and kind of stare. They'll just look at me like, 'I know I know your voice, and I know I know your face.' "

" I'm all about the crossover. The role doesn't necessarily have to be white or Latina or black. It could be anything. But it's hard in Hollywood, because sometimes it's all about the box office. Or all about looks and things like that. It's not about the story that they have to tell. "

" Musicals are my favorite. I'm a musical theater buff. "

Musical Theater

" Viola Davis should be a household name. So should Angela Bassett. "

" I was born and raised in Las Vegas, and then I left there to go to the University of Evansville where I majored in theatre. "

" I want to do parts that are outside of the box. "

" Comic-Con is so much fun. "

" Fiona Shaw is one of my idols. She's phenomenatastic. I just make up a word for her - that's how much I love her. "

" At Julliard, they don't teach you where to move your face for the camera, you know? "

" It wouldn't be 'True Blood' if somebody didn't die. "

" Who has ownership over stories these days? "