My parents always instilled knowing that your beautiful, that your fearfully and wonderfully made, and that you know who you are. Amber Riley Read Quote
I never wanted to play a character that hated herself. I wanted people to know that those aren’t the only roles for people like me, normal girls. Amber Riley Read Quote
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. Amber Riley Read Quote
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 Read Quote