Quotes from Rutina Wesley


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My body is a reflection of how grateful I am for my life and my health; there are a lot of people less fortunate than me.


The theatre at my school was awesome. It was a 1,400-seat auditorium, so, being in that auditorium at 17, and having, like, 1,400 people cheer for you was, like, one of the most amazing feelings that I've ever felt, energy-wise. It just felt right.


I usually love to go bowling when I'm in Vegas. There's something about Vegas and bowling, do you know what I mean? You know what I mean. Bowling is just the thing to do.


I still see myself on TV and think, 'Oh my God, I'm on a television, and there are millions of people watching,' and I get really nervous and embarrassed and insecure.


I did my first Broadway play, 'The Vertical Hour,' in 2006, with Julianne Moore, who's always been one of my favorite actresses. My scene was with her, so it was nerve-racking.


I'm in a comic book now. That was cool. That's something that I'm still sorta reeling about, 'cause I read comics as a kid. Someone drew me, and actually did a pretty good job!


People can be really mean - they say the most vicious things.


New York is home to me.


My legs are actually my favorite feature.


My grandmother is very liberal, but... she still has her opinions.


Staying in Vegas would've been too easy for me.


Musicals are my favorite. I'm a musical theater buff.


Music is definitely influential on how I approach my scenes.


Kristin Bauer is so funny. Half the time I'm working with her I'm just trying to keep a straight face.


It wouldn't be 'True Blood' if somebody didn't die.


I'd love to do another film version of 'Romeo & Juliet.' I'm not too picky as long as it's a good story.


I worked as a singing, dancing busgirl in high school.


I was born to be on the stage.


I was a very driven young person.


I want to do parts that are outside of the box.