Back in high school, I went on dates, but I was too focused on my career. My parents were like, 'It's nice to have a boyfriend, but it's even nicer to own your house when you're 21.' — Amber Riley Copy Share Image
My parents always instilled knowing that your beautiful, that your fearfully and wonderfully made, and that you know who you are. — Amber Riley Copy Share Image
I'm not going to conform, and hurt myself, and do something crazy to be a size 2. — Amber Riley Copy Share Image
Everyone needs a creative outlet to express themselves, and the arts in school provides that. — Amber Riley Copy Share Image
I love Adele, I want her to be my best friend. She could come to the U.S., live with me and sing to me… — Amber Riley Copy Share Image
So I want to let women of all sizes out there know, you can do whatever you put your mind to. It doesn't matter… — Amber Riley Copy Share Image
I want to encourage young women to stand up for each other and speak up when they see others in a tough situation. — Amber Riley Copy Share Image
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… — Amber Riley Copy Share Image
It's nice to have a boyfriend, but it's even nicer to own your house when you're 21. — Amber Riley Copy Share Image
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… — Amber Riley Copy Share Image
