Zoe Saldana

“I'm learning the power of going away for the weekend and keeping myself company.”

“A child speaks more sense than an adult half of the time.”

“I love the anxiety, the pressure of the loud room full of yapping kids. But I'm a kid myself.”

“I just want to be part of great stories that are told and for them to be relevant.”

“To be seen and to be respected for my work and acknowledged as a true American Latina... means a lot to me.”

“I just want to be a part of great stories, whether I'm part of an amazing ensemble cast or I'm leading it or the antagonist or whatever.”

“I love wearing men's clothing and underwear.”

“Our brains are very animal but also very strange and egotistical. We're narcissistic.”

“People think of Latina women as being fiery and fierce, which is usually true. But I think the quality that so many Latinas possess is strength. I'm very proud to have Latin blood.”

“There comes a day when you've become comfortable in your skin. But God as my witness, I am going to try to do everything I can to keep this ass together for as long as I possibly can - without going against nature.”

“I don't like things like little sandals that look fragile. I like to look strong and commanding.”

“I love aging. Why would I want to be 21 for the rest of my life?”

“What doesn't feel okay to me, what feels a little bit out of balance, is when you want to turn yourself into something else - when you want to be another person.”

“Happiness is nothing but temporary moments here and there - and I love those. But I would be bored out of my mind if I were happy all the time.”