"It may sound funny, but it's true: I tried to put myself through the 12-step program. I didn't want ..." — Octavia Spencer

I am an advocate of education. It is the panacea for all that ails us in our society.

When you see results, you start to wonder, 'What would happen if I had oatmeal instead of sausage for breakfast?' You start to eat better because you feel better.

I'm a woman who eventually will get married and have kids - adopted at this point - but I see myself with a family and less time to commit to wanting to be a lead character.

You have to create your own path and I'm up to the challenge.