Quotes About Bachelorette

I do think I can change the perception of the 'Bachelorette.' And not just because of my race.

It was actually harder for me to decide if I wanted to move forward as 'The Bachelorette' than it was to decide to be a contestant on 'The Bachelor.' I knew I'd have to ask off work a second time, and I waited until the last minute to talk to my boss about it.

If I was the Bachelorette again, the second I walked into the house after meeting everyone I would say, 'Who did you vote for and why? Let's talk about it.'

I am so supportive of the guys I met on my 'Bachelorette' journey and wish them well. And I'm so glad for the support that some of the guys do show me.

My dad is very supportive about me being the Bachelorette. He realizes what an amazing experience it is.

You'd be surprised how many fans I think are from 'The Bachelorette' will come up and say something about football.

Knowing that I was potentially going to be the first black Bachelorette actually held me back from wanting to do it. With the first, there's always so much pressure. And I knew I was going to be new to the audience as a lead for a number of reasons - being over 30, being a career woman, and also being black.

Throughout my experience as the Bachelorette, I was shocked at the social media conversations that happened each week while the show aired. No matter what anybody tells you, you can't be prepared for that kind of criticism and opinions. You just can't.

Trina: The bachelorette has to be local and PG so the girls can come. Kristen: What girls? Trina: My girls.

AS I PLAN MY QUEST," Quichotte said, drinking from a can of ginger ale, "I ponder the contemporary period as well as the classical. And by the contemporary I mean, of course, The Bachelorette.

Before every season we take the Bachelor or Bachelorette out for publicity shots and video.

Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined that I would become the Bachelorette.

I started as an inexperienced drag queen with awful makeup serving daiquiris to obnoxious bachelorette parties.

I'm happy to represent myself as a black woman in front of America and I'm happy for America to rally behind me and see what it's like for me to be on this journey to find love. Honestly, it's not going to be that different from any other season of 'The Bachelorette.'

I'm obviously nervous and excited to take on this opportunity but I don't feel added pressure being the first black Bachelorette, because to me I'm just a black woman trying to find love. Yes, I'm doing on this huge stage, but again my journey of love isn't any different just because my skin color is.

I'm a choreographer and I love watching 'The Bachelorette.'

Being the Bachelorette holds a lot of pressure, especially on this first night since I was making my decision solely based on first impressions.

I think that being the Bachelorette and being on this side of things, you really have to stay in tune with who you are and follow your gut and follow your heart.

Then they have the audacity to go shopping and pick out their own gifts. I want to know who the first person was who said this was okay. After spending all that money on a bachelorette weekend, a shower, and often a flight across the country, they expect you to go to Williams Sonoma or Pottery Barn and do research? Then they send you a thank-you note applauding you for such a thoughtful gift. They're the one who picked it out!

I was really nervous putting my heart on the line again and stepping into the role as Bachelorette.

Being the Bachelorette was an experience unlike anything else. I learned so much about myself during this process and if I were to step into this position again, I'm sure I would learn more.

I did radio for a year and did some TV things, and I was already in place at ESPN before 'The Bachelorette' started.