Rachel Quotes

Illiness could be considered a Western form of meditation.

I think that people get experiences, and out of those experiences come meaning and ideas. It's like watching a rose bush grow.

Cancer changes your whole life.

People are waking up in their homes - without conferences. They're waking up because life is waking them up, not because of some conference called "Body and Soul."

People ask me about fighting in real life and, honestly, it wouldn't look as graceful as it does in film and TV.

I'd like to think, if I was ever in a fight, I'd win, although I'd probably run in the opposite direction.

History is fickle. We know that. The good and bad come around and go around, and go around again. There are recessions and depressions and economic boom and bust.

I've always enjoyed doing dishes. Maybe it was the fashionable yellow gloves that I loved so much. It's weird, I know, but I find cleaning cathartic.

The list of problems that we all experience may be endless, but I honestly cannot abide by the rule that, 'He who yells louder is heard.'

I spend an extraordinary amount of time in my car, so I can justify the expense. That's the only extravagance in my life - it's my car.

I never pile a plate to the point where it overflows. I'd rather have a small plate with small portions and then get up for more if I'm still hungry.

I love Bridget Fonda.

I have been known to go to the grocery store and just buy pepperoni. There's just something fantastic about salty, fatty meats.

I have a lot of Twitter rules. I never swear on Twitter, and if anybody's inappropriate, I block them. I have young followers.

I have smelled some very famous and undoubtedly sexy boys. And sometimes, as cute as they are, I'd rather have them as a friend - just because of the way they smell!

I know my football. And I adore football players. The crashing noise of a tackle, the huddle grunting, and the roar of the crowd are music to my ears.

I love the physicality side of roles, I really do, And when I get to do my own stunts, it's that much cooler. I'll do anything the production safety people will let me.

I love having wine with my meals. And if I splurge, I'm going to splurge big, because if I deny my cravings, it just ends up backfiring on me, you know?

There's nothing I hate more than gritty, linty, mysterious pocket schmutz in the cap of my lip moisturizer - or, even worse, on the applicator itself. I shudder at the thought.

How come I love having an episode of deja vu? It's akin to an out-of-body experience, I would think. It sits with me, happily, begging me to delve into my memory to find its match point.

I strongly believe that good books are the best home accessory.

I started dealing with weapons on the first show I ever did, 'The Inside,' but I didn't really do any physical stuff until 'Alias.'

Hockey seems completely lawless and, therefore, inexplicably sexy.

I happen to be quite fond of staying out late and sleeping the day away.

I don't know how to cook, but I do know how to bake.

I can never find a movie I want to watch, even though I've got hundreds to choose from.

I am much more productive late at night because I have no one to look to for entertainment aside from myself.

I always knew I'd go back to school. Modeling was a means to an end, making money for graduate school.

I used to hate working out - until I learned how to do it properly.

I'd like to do a comedy, actually. I think it would be great to do a sitcom or something like that. I'm pretty much open to anything.

'Alias' was very action-packed. 'G.I. Joe' and 'Conan' were very action-packed. It's been established that I can do action, which is great, but now I may just want to make out with a really hot guy.

Yes, I was the child who would sneak into her closet and read 'Nancy Drew' for hours after the designated 'lights out' time of night.

I'm obsessed with making lists.

I'd like to do a little bit more adventurous TV. Maybe Showtime or HBO or just a little bit edgier. But I would go back to NBC, CBS, whatever.

I adore anything Michael Alexis writes.

We have endorsements of our plan from key leaders within the environmental movement. That doesn't mean that it includes the whole environmental movement.

To learn to play seriously is one of the great secrets of spiritual exploration.

When I met with Deepak Chopra, instead of asking him for something, I offered something. You can always think of things that are not really any costs to you that still have a huge benefit.

Don't give your power away to anybody. If you find something to do that you truly love, you'll be successful.

I always keep a woman's body in mind, accentuating her best features.

When you have children love is always there in the best form.

I love the idea of women taking control of their money. It's something that many women are not familiar with, but it's crucial.

The beautiful 1940s women were a strong influence for me.

I must know every aspect of my personal finances. Managing your money will help you make your money work for you.

When I go out and I'm presenting the best side of myself, I want to look different from everyone, but I don't want it to look like I'm wearing a costume.

If you feel good, you stand up a bit straighter.

Traveling teaches us that we're all the same. Some of us just encounter more opportunities.

When I look at pictures when I was younger, I do the quintessential cringe.

I dress women the way I see them and the way I envision them from day one, thus my customer knows that what she is looking for she will get.

People around the world just want self-respect. They want to take care of themselves, they want to pay for their own bills, they want to take care of their families.