Quotes from Minka Kelly

In any solid, good relationship, it takes a while to trust someone.

I learned how to horseback ride in English style, which is very hard, by the way. I had no idea how challenging it was. I've always ridden horses, but Western is like riding a horse in a rocking chair, as opposed to English, where you have to balance and hold on with your legs.

I think brutal honesty is extremely important. Don't be afraid of being up-front about your feelings and your life. I'd rather be an honest friend than a phony lover.

I learned how to scuba dive, which is something that I've always wanted to do.

I like to go wakeboarding. It's my new favorite sport. It's like skiing but on a snowboard that has little shoes on it.

I moved to California not to pursue acting but to get out of Albuquerque.

In L.A. everyone is an actor. In Texas, everyone's a musician.

The fact that we all have broken pasts is something that I'm very attracted to, along with being able to turn your life around and do good with it.

No matter what you're doing, live it. Make an experience. Have fun. Relate to someone. Take them in. Learn.

I think brutal honesty is extremely important. Don't be afraid of being up-front about your feelings and your life.

I was a tomboy, not a girlie girl.

I'm confident - confident in my skin, and I'm cool with my flaws and all that stuff.

I think Miami is such a beautiful, sexy, gorgeous place. I love the people there.

And anyway, modeling wasn't for me. I'm too short. I've got a big butt. It wasn't going to happen.

It blows my mind that anyone could be unkind to anyone.

I think the most attractive thing for me when I meet a guy is confidence and him being comfortable in his own skin. I like someone who doesn't need approval or validation.

Exercise is like meditation for me, and I'm giving myself that time... I can't live without it now.

Our higher character comes from going through, not around negative aspects. Life is a process, escape is not an option.

I'm confident - confident in my skin, and I'm cool with my flaws and all that stuff.

In any solid, good relationship, it takes a while to trust someone.