"I sort of believe that my voice was preordained; I'm a Buddhist who believes in reincarnation so I think that my voice is a few lifetimes old."

“French is, in many ways, more difficult for an English-speaking person to sing. It is so full of complex and trying vowels. It requires the utmost subtlety.”

“If they're going to get policewomen to jump me... I wish they'd get sexier ones.”

“I came to the United States in the early '80s and was welcomed with open arms and given the opportunity to pursue my dreams. God has been very kind to us. My family and I are fortunate enough to be successful and we feel a tremendous responsibility and obligation to give back to our great country.”

“I was the Playmate editor for 'Playboy' for two years. I produced two years' worth of centerfolds. I did everything on that, from picking the girls to designing the sets to picking the wardrobe, coming up with themes, assigning the photographer, down to editing the photos and approving the retouching.”

Source : "Oregon's own reality star Holly Madison talks about 'Dancing'". Interview with Jake Ten Pas, www.oregonlive.com. March 20, 2009.

“I'm waiting to get old - I think old guys with tattoos look good.”

“To have your childhood dream realized is a really big deal.”

Source : "Maya Rudolph: The Fresh Air Interview". Interview with Terry Gross, www.npr.org. March 8, 2012.

“It may be changing, but still it's the one place, that total control of an institution, that African Americans have. So sometimes, you know, you'll hear the statement of African Americans saying, "I have to work with whites.”

Source : Source: www.pbs.org

“Come little cottage girl, you seem to want my cup of tea; and will you take a little cream? Now tell the truth to me!”

Source : Barry Pain (1892). “Playthings and Parodies”, London [etc.] Cassell