When it's said and done, the one thing I want to leave on this earth is hope. I have felt hopelessness, and it's a terrible feeling. Hopelessness will destroy you. I want to bring hope to other people. — Paula Deen Copy Share Image
There was one thing my daddy wouldn't tolerate in any shape, form or fashion, and that was being unkind or rude to somebody. That was just very important to my folks. And as it turns out, that was a legacy… — Paula Deen Copy Share Image
I have a lot of secret uses for sour cream, which is the magic ingredient in my mac and cheese. It's an old-timey, Southern… — Paula Deen Copy Share Image
If you've got a good idea and you're willing to do whatever it takes to pursue it, keep your head up and eyes open… — Paula Deen Copy Share Image
I don't want to spend my life not having good food going into my pie hole. That hole was made for pies. — Paula Deen Copy Share Image
It’s just what they are — they’re jokes…most jokes are about Jewish people, rednecks, black folks…I can’t determine what offends another person. — Paula Deen Copy Share Image
When it's said and done, the one thing I want to leave on this earth is hope. I have felt hopelessness, and it's a… — Paula Deen Copy Share Image
I pay people very, very well - probably more than I have to. But that costs me less money in the long run because… — Paula Deen Copy Share Image
I think if you've been invited to someone's house, you eat what they serve you. Even if you leave hungry, you be gracious enough… — Paula Deen Copy Share Image
I'm making little changes in my life to take care of myself, like putting in a mile or two on my treadmill every day. — Paula Deen Copy Share Image
Growing up, I had a very busy social life. It wasn't until I was a sophomore in high school that I asked Mama if… — Paula Deen Copy Share Image
