Michael Michele

I wasn't a cheerleader or the prom queen. I don't move through the world with a mirror in front of my face, and I've never been attracted to projects that had an emphasis on what I look like.

I'm going to be who I am. And if you find it offensive, if you find it to be too tough, I'm not going to lose any sleep over it.

I think that people who have played sports have an ability to relate to people because when you're playing you have to work on teams and with opposing players.

I choose to be more prepared than I'm expected to be.

I've finally gotten to a place where I can say, 'You know what? You didn't think I could do it, people.' But I did it.

Men don't have to tiptoe around me - you can say anything and I won't get offended.

My mother used to say, If other people have a problem with you, that's their problem. It's not your problem. I still have that philosophy today.