The trouble is that as women we try to take care of everybody else before we take care of ourselves.

Everybody has a bad hair day, but us girls still like to be told we look nice even if we don't feel like we do.

A girl's got to do what she's got to do to make somebody pay her a compliment. If that means moaning 'til the cows come home, then so be it.

I don't shop because I need something, I just shop for shopping's sake.

It's quite nice to have something where you can be a bit naughty if you have a twinkle in your eye and you can get away with things a bit more and that's what 'The Choice' is about.

As long as you smile, have sparkly eyes and stick your shoulders back, nobody's going to notice your bum or your waist or your feet, for that matter.

My friend made me a leather dress for the MTV awards. It gives you confidence, wearing something you love.

I love bold, colorful party dresses because they don't need accessories. Just throw one on and you're done.

I hate last-minute shopping, it's always unsuccessful.

I enjoyed school, I was a bit of a square. I did very well in exams. I was quite lucky I was academic.

It's great to admire other people's fashion choices, but I don't think you should idolise anyone.

Go somewhere you know nothing about and see what happens.

I do two things, " she told me. "I remind myself that it's not all about me. And I focus on the good. There's always a way to find some good.

If you're worried I'll bite, I promise to tell you first.

The right pair of shoes can change the feel of an outfit, and even change how a woman feels about herself

I'm not the color of my skin. I'm a story. One with a past and a future unwritten.

To the memory of the Man, first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.

The company of women of fashion will improve your manners, though not your understanding; and that complaisance and politeness, which are so useful in men's company, can only be acquired in women's.

War is a terrible trade. But when the cause is just, the smell of gunpowder is sweet.

I've kind of learned this about Joss Whedon. Never say never. I've learned that. I also have another rule about Joss Whedon. Never say no. Just... whatever Joss Whedon wants to do, just do it.

I like to use as few commas as possible so that sentences will go down in one swallow without touching the sides.