Hannah Simone

“I got a job as a human rights and refugees officer, working on youth-based projects. But I realized all the kids I was working with were far more into 'The Daily Show' than the policy briefings.”

“I was born in England, but then I lived in Calgary, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, India, Vancouver, London, Toronto, and now L.A.”

“My mum won't speak to me unless I speak properly on the phone. I have to speak 'American' for work, so often the accent comes through when I'm not at work.”

“Flirting is funny. And it's awkward and weird.”

“My family never told me like you have to be one thing. What do you want to be when you grow up? They think it's the most ridiculous question. You can be many, many things.”

“I'm a huge cook! I'm actually trying to write my first cookbook. I make an Indian-spice Bolognese and serve it over pasta. It's a combination of flavors that people aren't used to.”

“If you're not a workout person, go there 75 percent fast asleep. Anybody who has ever been in one of my workout classes knows I'm there practically in my pajamas!”

“The things that I care about have never changed.”

“I should give a TED Talk about my TV-marathoning skills. It's my sport.”

“The first concert that my parents took me to was in this canyon in Saudi Arabia called Buttermilk Canyon. You sleep under the stars in the desert, and ex-pats - German, Swiss, Canadian, American - would play classical music that filled the whole canyon.”

“Live TV would terrify anybody.”

“Everyone is your friend if you say yes, but say no and watch how they react. It's been a huge life lesson for me.”

“You can't force chemistry. It's either there or it's not. You can't create it.”

“I think being called a cat lady is a compliment. It means you have adopted a tiny little maniac into your life.”

“When I lived in India, I'd speak like an Indian to get good prices while shopping. I'm good with accents.”

“My life is so crazy! I learned early on to really embrace change and enjoy the ride.”

“I love the funny and sweet moments I have with my cats, Jake and Frank, so I'm honored to be celebrating these moments at the Catdance Film Festival.”

“I love to do Pilates, Bar Method, and spin. I'm addicted.”

“America's Next Shuffle Cat contest proved to be not only entertaining, but a rare chance for me to have an opportunity to host and judge some of the nation's cutest cats as they strutted the catwalk.”

“Physical intimacy is easy. Emotional intimacy is hard.”