40 Quotes by Amber Riley

When I receive letters from girls that say, 'You give me confidence,' I think, 'Wow, this is amazing.' That's my goal: to let people know it's truly what's on the inside that counts.

It's nice to have a boyfriend, but it's even nicer to own your house when you're 21.

I haven't personally experienced bullying, but when I was in high school, I had a best friend who became a bully. I took a stand and took it upon myself to separate from her. I couldn't be associated with her because it wasn't the type of person I wanted to be.

Being the person I am, you know, the size I am, being a woman, being a black woman, there's not a lot of roles for us.

I dreamed really big when I was little.

I auditioned for 'American Idol' at 17. They told me, 'No.'

Not having a private life is hard.

What is the use in being a celebrity if you can't use the platform to help?

I worked at Ikea as a customer service rep for two years and loved it.