Quotes from Naya Rivera

It's on my bucket list, to get in a real fight.

For people to even think that I'd be considered or a good candidate for a supporting actress nomination is mind blowing to me.

Music is one of my greatest loves. I don't think I would be able to live without music in my life.

Butterflies can't see their wings. They can't see how truly beautiful they are, but everyone else can. People are like that as well.

I find it's really hard for anybody to meet anyone. I'm not big on dates anyways. I still have to work that out.

Honestly, I never thought I'd actually be playing a teen lesbian. I didn't think it was going to go this far. But I'm glad that it did, because there have been a lot of fans who have expressed that they've been going through similar situations in their lives.

I am half Puerto Rican, a quarter German and a quarter black. That was always a big issue for me - being mixed race - because casting directors tended to be very like, 'OK, are you Hispanic for this role?' 'Or is she going to be African American?'

I think it's important to be able to say that you did live a normal life and struggled to make ends meet. It all has to do with work ethic and how I apply myself to my awesome job now. I've always been used to working because I've been working since I was four.

I used to be a workout fiend and I was so unhappy because I wanted to eat what I wanted to eat. So now if I know I have to be in a bikini, I'll obviously watch what I eat for a week.

Getting hit on by both genders is such a champagne problem.

If you think back to your first love, you always remember them and little things always remind you of them.

There are very few ethnic LGBT characters on television, so I am honored to represent them. I love supporting this cause, but it's a big responsibility, and sometimes it's a lot of pressure on me.

I want to play Lena Horne because I've always been fascinated with her. Her talent was astounding and more than that, her life story is incredible.

I love hot yoga. I go to a sculpt class with weights. That's really good for the core and it's obviously super hot. I love cardio bar. I'm not a big gym fan, so I like to go to classes.

I will admit to hoarding beauty products. I'm a beauty lady.

From the time I was 16 to really up until turning 21, the roles were really, really few and far between. I had people say that I just wasn't a good singer. They didn't know what to do with me; I would never fit in any markets. I almost quit acting altogether.

Be kind to people, do the best that you can do and don't compromise yourself for anyone else and you'll end up being the best person, trust me.

I watch Pretty Little Liars with my best friend Telly. We go to each other's houses when it airs and we watch it.

My passion for music is one of my greatest loves.

Honestly, I never thought I'd actually be playing a teen lesbian. I didn't think it was going to go this far. But I'm glad that it did, because there have been a lot of fans who have expressed that they've been going through similar situations in their lives.

I will admit to hoarding beauty products. I'm a beauty lady.