I was a ward of the state, initially, and then in the foster care system for quite some time, even though I did live part-time with my aunt in Brooklyn. — Rosie Perez Copy Share Image
I was very willing to take on controversial roles that people didn't really want to look at. — Rosie Perez Copy Share Image
Puerto Ricans are United States citizens, and I think that the issue of statehood or independence needs to be addressed and needs to be… — Rosie Perez Copy Share Image
If I see a door comin' my way, I'm knockin' it down. And if I can't knock down the door, I'm sliding through the… — Rosie Perez Copy Share Image
I used to get recognized quite often as being a 'Soul Train' dancer. Quite often, which was great at times but sometimes was not… — Rosie Perez Copy Share Image
Certain people who care about me a lot have said 'You don't play the game, and if you don't play the game, you don't… — Rosie Perez Copy Share Image
You have to believe in yourself. You need to have the audacity to be great. — Rosie Perez Copy Share Image
I don't watch TV series, but I watched 'Friday Night Lights' because I'm a sports head. — Rosie Perez Copy Share Image
“There’s nothing evil or spooky about anything if there isn’t anything evil and spooky in your soul.” — Rosie Pérez Copy Share Image
With 'Soul Train,' it was the first time I was on television. And I just couldn't believe it. — Rosie Perez Copy Share Image
In movies, you shoot out of sequence, so the issue of reality is really taken out of it — Rosie Perez Copy Share Image
I am a positive person. I never think of the glass as half empty. I just keep pushing forward. — Rosie Perez Copy Share Image
Van Gogh cut off his ear for his art. I'm not tryin' to cut off my ear. I'm not humiliating myself. — Rosie Perez Copy Share Image
In my circle of friends, I've always been loud and funny and talkative. But as soon as I step out of that circle, I… — Rosie Perez Copy Share Image
