Quotes from Rutina Wesley

Who has ownership over stories these days?

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

Dance is in my background.

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

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'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.

I don't have an 'actor cry.'

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

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

If vampires and werewolves were walking around today, there would be chaos. People would be losing their minds.

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!

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

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.

My legs are actually my favorite feature.

I grew up with a wide range of music.

My body is a reflection of how grateful I am for my life and my health; there are a lot of people less fortunate than me.

Doing a play is so fulfilling. Words cannot describe how I feel when I finish doing a play.

I love Charles Fuller.

Hollywood can jack you up and then help you fall, but it can also raise you up.

I think Kristin Bauer is a goddess.

I came out of the womb dancing.

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!

Kristin Bauer is so funny. Half the time I'm working with her I'm just trying to keep a straight face.