233 quotes found
"I believe that one of the biggest problems that our country faces today is divisiveness in politics, in religion and also in culture. And I believe that it is something that is the same across the world. And that is something I would want to address. I believe that when people can learn to tolerate each other's differences and respect each other's opinions, then we will just be a stronger nation and world."
"Going into any pageant—most especially Miss Universe—changes you. It makes you stronger, braver, and more ready to face whether else comes after the pageant. Going into something like that, it takes a lot of bravery. And you become more confident in who you are. You learn how you can help others around you."
"Ano na?! (What now?!) Classrooms are needed so badly for children. [Especially] in regions that struggle the most!"
"🔹 “Life is too short to dwell on negativity.”"
"🔹 “Choose to be happy every day.”"
"🔹 “Every challenge is an opportunity to grow.”"
"🔹 “Smile more; it’s contagious!”"
"🔹 “Surround yourself with positive people.”"
"🔹 “Dream big, work hard, and never give up.”"
"🔹 “Your dreams are valid; chase them fiercely.”"
"🔹 “Believe in yourself, and others will too.”"
"🔹 “Success starts with a dream.”"
"🔹 “Follow your passion, and success will follow you.”"
"🔹 “Love should be easy, not complicated.”"
"🔹 “True love is about accepting each other’s flaws.”"
"🔹 “Communication is key in any relationship.”"
"🔹 “Always choose love over hate.”"
"🔹 “A little kindness goes a long way in love.”"
"🔹 “You are stronger than you think.”"
"🔹 “Every setback is a setup for a comeback.”"
"🔹 “Embrace your struggles; they shape you.”"
"🔹 “Strength comes from within.”"
"🔹 “Don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself.”"
"🔹 “Be yourself; everyone else is taken.”"
"🔹 “Authenticity is your superpower.”"
"🔹 “Don’t change for anyone; be true to who you are.”"
"🔹 “Your uniqueness is your strength.”"
"🔹 “Live your truth, no matter what others say.”"
"🔹 “Success is not the key to happiness; happiness is the key to success.”"
"🔹 “Every day is a new chance to make a difference.”"
"🔹 "Your attitude determines your direction.”"
"🔹 “Keep pushing forward; you’re closer than you think.”"
"🔹 “Inspiration is everywhere; just open your eyes.”"
"Cut to this day, Singapore is thriving. A beautifully developed city, smooth roads, a gorgeous airport, proper public transportation, stunning infrastructure and yet I still see green around the city."
"It's not just about giving gifts. It's about giving with intention."
"Number one, find the right partner."
"You know, if this is something that you're very passionate about and you feel strongly for, I would have to say that you should continue to dream big."
"Hold on to those dreams, but have the patience to work hard for them. Because this isn't something that's going to be served to you on a silver platter. This is something that you work hard for."
"I’d say a little bit of both because it takes a lot to love a crazy Aquarius like myself. If you end up loving someone like me, it shows you really love me, so I’m the loved one. But when that happens, I give so much love, hence I become the lover"
"I think for any human being, it doesn’t matter what industry you’re in, you really have to make that time for yourself, to love yourself and to love your life, which maybe (you’ve not done enough) because, you know, you’re so, not naman (really) addicted, but so driven. It’s always a great time for you to take a step back, realize and take notice of the things that truly matter,"
"I like to turn up and see where the creativity brings me. It’s not every day you get asked to be on the cover of a magazine."
"Not for revenge or drama, but because remaining silent would be wrong... for me, and for every woman watching."
"A vulgar, sexualized analogy. My name disgustingly used without my consent, in the wrong context, and more importantly, without an ounce of respect."
"What happened to me isn’t rare. It happens to women every day... in offices, in group chats, in rooms where men think no one is listening, or worse, in rooms where they know everyone is and simply don’t care."
"What made this incident different is that it came from someone holding public office"
"I won't spend much time on you. Not because what you did was small, but because this was never really about you."
"Since you used me as an example, let me use you as one too."
"You've become the poster boy of something much bigger: a culture that still thinks it's acceptable to talk about women this way. Worse, one that tolerates it from our leaders."
"Misogyny dressed up as a joke is still misogyny."
"You hold a seat paid for by taxpayers. Women are taxpayers. I am a taxpayer. We are not props in your commentary."
"I do not accept your non-apology. But I also will not carry this as a personal wound. I do, however, accept your wife's apology."
"Because as a wife and a mother myself, I know exactly what she must be feeling — that particular kind of embarrassment, that helplessness, that quiet grief of watching someone choose so poorly in public."
"To her, and to your children: this is not your shame. Please know that. And I hope everyone reading this extends them the same grace. They did nothing wrong, and they deserve to be left out of it entirely."
"Now, what I will carry is the responsibility to say clearly, on behalf of every woman who has ever been spoken about this way."
"We deserve better. Not just now, while this topic is a hot issue, but EVERY. SINGLE. DAY."
"From all of it. From the casual sexism disguised as clever remarks. From public officials who forget who they serve."
"From a culture that still asks women to laugh it off, to not be so sensitive and to pick their battles."
"The integrity of public office depends on the standards it upholds."
"If anyone is wondering why Women's Month still matters - this is exactly why."
"Every time a remark like this goes unchallenged, we lower the bar for what leadership looks like."
"Every time a woman is reduced to a cheap remark by someone holding a position of public trust, and nothing happens, we tell the next generation of women exactly where they stand. That is what I refuse to accept."
"I cannot believe how many misogynists have revealed themselves the past couple of days."
"To everyone who used their voice to stand up for us and fight for our respect, both men and women,THANK YOU."
"Seeing so many vehicle accidents on the news with lives tragically taken. So many young lives being taken away so soon."
"My heart goes out to all those left to grieve for their parents, significant other, family member and their children"
"I truly pray and hope this is a wake-up call for those in the DTO and LTO to find ways to ensure **https://www.smartparenting.com.ph/life/news/anne-curtis-vehicle-safety-reforms-a6837-20250505"
"When you have a great, big platform like that, of course, alongside that comes great responsibility."
"I can see myself,’ so I think it was a light bulb moment and she can be relatable to so many. And maybe I recognize and I acknowledge that in myself also."
"Staying online puts you in the position to do more and be unstoppable for the things you are passionate about. In my case, it empowers me to reach out to my beloved fans and share the moments, projects, and advocacies that are close to my heart—anytime and anywhere."
"Awww this is why I really wanted to do this series. For people who have may have done through or is going through can be seen. You got this. Just don’t go through it alone like Mia was doing in the beginning"
"The patience you discover when you become a mother is insane. Some things that would have previously blown your fuse just don’t anymore. It’s so innate and natural,"
"So I vow that I will perform 'Golden' again. And I will make sure na... it won't be amazing but it will be better!"
"Thank you to everyone [who] remembered my special day. Our home smells like spring."
"Wearing those delicate outfits—it nearly gave me a heart attack! I was so careful with the outfit. We had an event for that. It was such a treat for me, and the shoot was so beautiful. I felt like it was timeless."
"It was such a treat for me, and the shoot was so beautiful. I felt like it was timeless."
"It was a definite yes, regardless of what the concept was. But it’s so beautiful in the sense that it looks like artwork. I don’t think I’ve ever done anything like this before."
"I’ve spent more than half of my life in the Philippines, but just because I’m mixed, I don’t think that makes me any less Filipino."
"But me living here and being in the depths of all the culture—you have to just look at pop culture, which I’ve been part of on Showtime and everything—it’s highly rooted in Filipino values."
"There’s no intention. It’s just really who I am."
"If you put yourself in a box, you’re closing a door of what could be a fashion moment or an iconic cover."
"If you are trusted to take on that role, it comes with excitement. I still have that giddy feeling."
"People will always see through you... [You have to stay] true to yourself."
"Where I am in life is so different. I think I’ve come a long way in terms of maturity, in terms of fashion, in terms of knowing who I am as a person."
"Authenticity. Staying true to yourself and being authentic to who you really are."
"When you have a solid support system, ang dami mong talagang magagawa (there's so much you can do). I find myself even more motivated to go outside my comfort zone challenge myself, and do more to achieve my biggest dreams."
"I think for any human being, it doesn’t matter what industry you’re in, you really have to make that time for yourself, to love yourself and to love your life."
"It’s always a great time for you to take a step back, realize and take notice of the things that truly matter,"
"I want now to balance both that relaxing normalcy with my family, as a mother, and also as Anne that everyone has probably missed in It’s Showtime and as an actress."
"She loves to sing. She loves to do ballet, sobrang bibo talaga (really so bouncy). And she can sing like whenever I practice my songs, she can pick up the songs. Ang cute!"
"'I can see myself,' so I think it was a light-bulb moment and she can be relatable to so many. And maybe I recognize and I acknowledge that with myself also."
"I instantly fell in love with the characters and it’s way of educating and raising awareness on different mental health issues."
"If this is something that you’re very passionate about and you feel strongly for, I would have to say that you should continue to dream big, hold on to those dreams but have the patience to work hard for them"
"You might reach that point where you feel defeated, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up on it. You might look for other things to work on but keep hold on to that dream."
"Dream big because I believe it can happen if you work hard,"
"Lacking authenticity."
"I’ve never had a squeaky clean image. I’ve had my fair share of mistakes. Owned up to them publicly and learned from them. Stayed true to my core. Thanks for standing by me everyone."
"Still can’t believe this is real. A dream come true."
"A true patriarch in every sense, he shaped us with strength, resilience, and a wit that will forever echo in our family."
"He was deeply loved, endlessly admired, and will live on in our hearts always. We will miss him dearly."
"Homosexuality is not a sin but it is a lie from the devil."
"Money is a tool. It’s neutral. It’s not alive. Something dead cannot make me happy. There was a time I was surrounded with so much money, living the worldly life, what every woman dreams of: traveling the world, living in a big beautiful house, and driving expensive cars, and being surrounded by luxury, the latest it bags, the best branded clothes. But without God... I was not happy. That’s when I discovered that this is not what makes me happy after all."
"To obey God in giving tithes. Tithes is 10 percent of gross income, gross salary. When I first encountered this, I was like “What???” But when you come to think of it, all our money is God’s and He’s just sharing it with us and we’re to be faithful stewards. If we can prove to Him we can be good managers, He will bless us with more."
"Now that I'm a mother, I would probably say, the priority when you're pregnant is to take care of your body. And the rigorous demands of being a beauty queen, of traveling, and meetings here and there might cause a lot of stress for a pregnant woman. So I believe it would be best and wise for her to step down."
"I surrendered myself to God. I read the bible and learned about Jesus more…. Dito na talaga nagsimula ang turnaround ng buhay ko. Nothing in my life was working that time, but the only change was when I surrendered my life to Jesus."
"I’m getting emotional because I feel that it’s really a privilege. I’m turning 50 this year, and God allowed me to live this long so that I can share the beauty and the story of transformation and redemption that he has done in my life and for other people."
"You need people to encourage you, especially when you’re most tempted to give up."
"Living in Boracay is less stressful, You can focus on the more important things in life [like] family and relationships."
"Kahit sikat ako at marami akong pera sa showbiz ,it seemed dark in the limelight. Parang, it seems so empty. And I needed something more meaningful."
"My dream was to really live by the beach, and Boracay is one of the best beaches in the world, it was the best decision we ever made."
"When the Lord gave me the man who I truly deserve to be with for the rest of my life—everything changed for the better."
"A relationship is about companionship and friendship."
"Everything is good. Life can only be better if you are with the man, you truly love."
"Climate change is so compelling that we need to do something about it."
"Knowing God has changed me. I hope it inspires others rather than turns them off."
"I'm always grateful na meron tayong Panginoon na pag sa deepest, lowest situation natin ay nandiyan lang siya para i-comfort tayo, para bigyan tayo ng liwanag, para ituro sa atin yung daan."
"Language can be learned. But the will and determination to contribute something to the organization can not. It has to come from the heart, and it has to be natural. I believe that kindness is a universal language. That if you treat people with tolerance, patience, and love you will understand each other."
"The Hispanic culture is not about language only, it's about love for God, love for country, love for history and culture, and love for family. And as a Filipina with a unique heritage, I have instilled that. I am ready to promote the Hispanic culture, not just in Asia but in the whole world. It is time to celebrate the Hispanic culture. It is meant to be celebrated. Gracias."
"I think the best example when you’re a Christian is the way you behave. It’s not what you say… This is the Philippines… People tend to mention ‘God,’ ‘Jesus’ every other sentence; they’re preachy. But then, do you really live the examples and the teachings in the bible?"
"I’m now 54 years old and I’ve realized that while real friends must be there for you when you are down, there’s another part of friendship where someone is genuinely happy for your success. Like, purely, authentically."
"If there’s one thing I’m proud of, it’s that as a friend, I don’t mind being the first one to say sorry. Some friends have a lot of pride, right? That’s not me!"
"I live my own empowered woman story and I know every Filipina has hers."
"Be ready to work hard. If you invest in hard work, people will respect you."
"The real point in life is to truly find who you are in God’s eyes, everything else is secondary."
"You are enough. Have faith."
"Always remember to sow kindness, even in a competitive work environment. Never lose your core values and character."
"The moments of victory are sweet, but the moments of failure are character-forming."
"I never took a single centavo."
"The road won’t always be smooth, and there will be times you’ll stumble, but each challenge is an opportunity for you to grow, learn and become stronger."
"Don’t be afraid. Don’t rush. Take time to learn, listen, and soak in every experience."
"Nothing lasts forever—not your pain, not your loss. Trust in your ability to bounce back because you have the strength. You’ve got the grit for it."
"You’ll face setbacks, rejections and big NOs, Don’t let them stop you. Take a deep breath, dust yourself off and keep moving forward."
"Your genuine curiosity and empathy will be your most significant assets, so never lose sight of them."
"You can do it. You will get there. It’s not going to be easy, but life never is. Nothing will be served to you on a silver platter. You’re tougher than you think and have something truly special."
"I’m not motherly per se but I’m a mother. I want to be the best mother I can be. But, as a mother, I feel I’m more of a builder and a nurturer."
"My training has taught me to be there in the moment but not to get carried away"
"Imagine, for the price of a pre-paid cellular phone card, you can send a child to school? I found that very powerful."
"I woke up today more grateful than ever for my life. The very air I breathe. My family. My children. The purpose & opportunities God has opened before me. Over & over again I live in God’s graciousness & endless mercies."
"I am blessed. I am immensely grateful for everything. The good with the bad, the hard with the easy. All for God’s good purpose."
"To God be the glory. Hug your kids today! Tell your family & friends how special they are! Appreciate LIFE."
"First, you should do your homework in all honesty. You have to prepare well before the show. It’s important that you know the issues for the day; a news person should be ready to adlib whenever hassles occur during the live telecast. The glamour part is the fact that you come out on TV and people recognize you"
"I think the best example when you’re a Christian is the way you behave. It’s not what you say…"
"Yes. So in my case at work, it would be not compromising my integrity, it’s being professional, it’s being fair, it’s being compassionate, understanding, hardworking."
"I will be working with many UN Women champions and advocates back home to help bring about change in mindsets, behaviour and hopefully, in the everyday lives of women & girls thru projects we will be involved in."
"This is the first step of the journey. The final meet is this October at the UN HQ in New York. And siyempre, PROUDLY FILIPINA po tayo. (And of course, I am PROUDLY FILIPINA.)"
"The television industry used to be the gatekeepers of information. Not anymore."
"As journalists, we are called to be truthful, balanced, and fair, not oblivious or heartless. In the heart of every journalist lies an advocate within. One cannot be a journalist without advocating for something – we advocate for human rights, the right to free speech, the right for freedom and our civil liberties. It is no different than advocating for gender equality or let’s say, narrowing the pay gap between men and women."
"For this birthday, I didn’t want it to be about me and Lyca. But we wanted it to be about other people."
"I always say the best investment one can make to lift a family out of poverty is educating a girl and empowering a mother"
"Exposure and experience are great teachers."
"Let us be slow in casting judgment over a person’s decision to leave."
"Once integrity is surrendered, trust in journalism collapses."
"The debate now in my industry has transcended beyond gender. Women before us have paved the way, especially for evening newscasts. We are paid equally, and we are seen as [equally] valuable as male anchors."
"Get the facts right."
"The first step in crisis reporting is to report on what is happening on-ground. You need to give context to what is happening without any analysis or judgment because the analysis comes in later. When you already have enough evidence, that’s when you can report with a particular point of view."
"With Covid as a health emergency, the same thing applies. There's a lot of information coming out. The reporting must be scientific, clinical, and factual. After that, you move on to possible causes and how you can prevent its spread or infection. During this pandemic, I feel that this has been widely practiced in global reportage."
"It's about the way we actually look at women. We don't look at women in admiration first. We always look at women to blame. It goes with everything."
"What I feel though, is that some people come into the industry bearing just beauty, and I resent that. News anchors must have major news track records."
"Women always wear different hats."
"As a journalist in Headstart, I follow essentially the elements of news and interviews. I get the information, challenge the interviewee, call power into account, call policymakers into account, ask them to explain. You make sure that they’re answerable for what they’ve done. You ask them what they’re about to do because they are answerable to a bigger constituency."
"I refuse to be typecasted into just one kind of woman."
"I think it’s universal that women leaders have handled Covid better because women are more organized, more decisive. Women don’t just talk. Women have clearer plans."
"I want to see women in power because they can contribute so much that men cannot. [I want] progressive women who are open, don't just relish the fact that they are women but already have progressive points of view."
"Progressive, out-of-the-box, revolutionary thinkers. Women who are bold and courageous. Those are the kind of women we would want."
"No shortcuts. Do the hard and dirty work. Learn the ropes and be 200 per cent in because that’s when it makes a difference."
"I don’t want to taint my profession."
"No to SEXUAL HARASSMENT. NO to any form of VICTIM SHAMING. Without prejudice to any of my colleagues, these values are eternal to my person."
"Just be exactly the way you are, may mararating kaartehan mo. I'm telling you, put those clips, overdo it if you want. Just be the girl that you are. You will make mistakes, you will rise above it, and they will make you a better person. I'm already proud of who you are and what you will be."
"And just work hard, be kind even if it’s so hard to be kind at times. It will pay off. One day you’re going to get to where you want to be. So don’t pressure yourself and live life a day at a time."
"I want them to see me as a free lady, just spread her wings and fly."
"I feel like there’s no game. I don’t dress for any reason at all other than because I truly love it for myself and how it makes me feel. I feel like I can express myself and be myself."
"Perfection is not of this world.' So try not to give into the demands of this world on how a woman should be"
"Don't 'fake it till you make it.' That's garbage advice. Face it till you make it. Get up. Work hard. Fail. Stand back up. Face it again. Do a little better. Fail again. Get back up."
"The real beauty is just being yourself—the good and the bad."
"Happy Skin is all about natural beauty."
"You can't have a perfect life. And nobody's perfect. So everything's made for a reason to make us better people and stronger."
"There's nothing more sexier than seeing a woman full of wisdom, not too sweet, not too strong, but just the right amount of spice."
"If you feel like you should promote adoption, adopt yourself. (And) if you feel like no one's listening, it doesn't matter as long as you're living in it and eventually they will come. They will see and they will listen."
"Not everything in life is dandy and beautiful."
"It's about the simplest things in life that's very important and really makes a person happy."
"It’s so important to always be authentic and really stay true to yourself whether people agree with you or not."
"Authenticity can be your soft power."
"I can’t keep pleasing you, I can’t keep making everyone happy. I can’t keep buying everybody something just to keep a friendship."
"I have to love myself first in order for me to give more love to others."
"Be grateful, never forget your family no matter where life takes you."
"What's important to me right now is my life and how I live it. My freedom, my choices."
"I kinda really enjoy playing myself now, with all the flaws, with all my insecurities, with all my fears, because I feel like this is liberation for me."
"Paris is special and there’s the saying, ‘They feel like all lost artists find their way to Paris,’ and I found my way to Paris and I love Paris."
"You can have all the richness in the world, but if you have no love in your life, it's not a life worth living.""
"Minsan (Sometimes), masakit (tt hurts) to do the right thing, but at the end, God will reward you."
"Sometimes with the others, I really have to argue my way to get things."
"Even if you are married or even if you’re committed to someone or a friend or whatever, you really have to go through certain things and deal with them alone and really ponder about what you want in life."
"The nice thing about being in a marriage with Chiz is that he has always respected the many seasons of my life that I'm going through."
"My life and how I live it. My freedom, my choices. I don’t wanna live in a box."
"Matagal na akong binabatikos. Bring it on! Handang handa na rin ako. Alam mo ang turo sa akin ni Mar kung hindi totoo, hindi didikit ‘yan ang tawag d’on Teflon effect. Lahat ng opinyon welcome kung makakabuti para sayo bakit hindi. Kung talagang papansinin mo lahat ‘yan hindi ka makakilos. (I have long been criticized. Bring it on! I am ready. Mar has taught me that if it is not true, it should not stick; it’s called Teflon effect. All opinions are welcome, much more those which will make you better. But if you mind all of them, you will not be able to function.)"
"Journalism before doesn't mean there's no good in it. You must continue to strive to be factual. Facts are facts. You cannot change them. You can interpret them or angle them, but facts are facts. So be factual. Get all the facts straight from as many sides as you can."
"Our Nanay Fe left us tonight. She joins my Mom and Dad and my brother for a reunion she told us she was ready for. True mothers need not be blood."
"Journalism now is very fluid. The kind of journalism that I knew then is dead for me."
"It's still important to be disciplined. In any skill, you require training and discipline. If you don't have that, you can explode in all directions."
"The most important thing you can teach your child is to adapt to change. Change is the only constant. Kung hindi ka marunong mag-adapt sa change, maiiwan ka. (If you don't know how to adapt to change, you will be left behind),"
"People today need to verify news first before believing it."
"I think you are as relevant as the contribution you made to do. I'm relevant if I'm able to help someone or make a difference for the good."
"If there’s anything in life that you have to accept, No one has it all. I don't have it all."
"Ang parang bottom line dito love should not hurt. Love does not hurt. If it’s hurting you, it’s not love. Di ba? Love is supposed to heal you, love is supposed to comfort you, love is supposed to give you peace, love is supposed to give you security.."
"I think that love should be greater than your lust for each other."
"You are the one who builds, breaks, creates, and fixes your life. No one else can do that for you. It all starts with a decision."
"Every single person on this planet has a powerful story to tell."
"Stand up for what you believe is right. Even if it means standing up... Alone."
"I live in faith, do not live in fear."
"If my work will get five yeses, my family should get equal yeses."
"When you listen to them without any judgment, without any agenda, you just listen… they will warm and open up to you."
"Before every interview, I remind myself to have a clean heart and a right spirit."
"I've learned what not to do, and those lessons shaped how I host now."
"It's so much fun when you're doing something that feeds your soul."
"If intention is good, then you will reap the benefits."
"Talk to yourself first...you become what you think about."
"What matters most in relationships are love and trust, not the years."
"My parents fought hard to be together, I grew up witnessing that. So, I feel like Seve deserves that.I deserve a complete family that I have right now."
"I think the most important things in a relationship are relationship and faith with God, loyalty and respect."
"Sexy is in the attitude. It's sexy when you are comfortable in your own skin. It doesn't have anything to do with your shape or your physical appearance."
"Time has a way of sorting things out."
"We must bless and not curse. Thank you and God bless you all."
"I have so many things to be thankful for, parang para sa akin tama na ang journey ko sa buhay. Been there, done that, I feel complete and grateful to my GOD. So if I will leave now, no regrets. Life was good to me, people are nice, things worked mostly in my favors, what more can I asked?"
"To let them express what they feel. So, it’s also difficult (for us) because sometimes you carry it with you all the way home. You really get affected, especially when the story involves millennials who grew up abandoned by their mother and father. The latest was someone who didn’t receive any love from a mother.” These are the things that are hard to let go of because you know that in your own small way, you could really help them, and it’s not always financial. Just by listening to them, it’s already a form of aid that we are doing in the program."
"“So yeah, at the end of the day, you give hope in your own way, but you also give a chance to people who are running and really want to serve by helping them out.”"
"“If forming good habits were easy, we’d all be happy, healthy, and fit comfortably in that cute party dress. But it’s the good habits that give us a run for our money, right? Which means we need to bring our best to the effort.”"
"“A little research or a life coach can go a long way in providing the how-tos. And in Scripture after Scripture, God encourages us to ‘be strong and courageous,’ because the battles we face are actually His to win, if only we seek His help. Bringing Him into the fight with us makes fear start to fall away.”"
"Good motivation is when one tries to be mindful of one’s acts. Doing things consistently could be beneficial to one’s self."
"Do not “give power to your tiredness.”"
"“Think instead on how much happier you’ll be once you’ve finished your workout. Think on the good results you’re achieving — better health, more confidence, a stronger body, a longer life with the people you love. And think on the fact that you’re worth it.""
"Healing taught me that rest is not weakness, listening to your body is not laziness, and choosing yourself is not selfish."
"Dreams come true if you fight hard enough for them."
"If you make a story and it just goes into the void, you wonder what kind of impact it might leave, so it's always better when you hear that people are actually hurt—at least the people who should be hurt by your stories."
"I know what kind of stories I want to do. I know the message that I want to craft. Having said that, it's a collaboration. It's never just about the point of view of one person. I don't have the monopoly of ideas. But I think it's a privilege to have that kind of influence on the story from conception to airing. And I don't take that lightly. The fact that I have the time, I have the team, and they're willing to let me craft the story means a lot to me."