Selenis Leyva Quotes & Sayings

“Even in times of great sadness, there are always moments where we crack up.”

“Honestly, six months before getting 'Orange Is the New Black,' I remember telling my manager I was done.”

“I did sketch comedy with a troupe at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe.”

“I grew up in New York where there is such a different variety of people.”

“I still have a desire to do some sketch comedy. My dream is to be on 'SNL,' to host 'SNL.'”

“I'm a girl that will suffer for fashion.”

“My family was always supportive when I decided that I wanted to pursue this thing called acting.”

“My favorite thing is just sitting in a makeup chair and letting makeup artists do their thing.”

“I believe in God. I got down on my knees and I said, 'I get it. If this isn't for me, then it isn't for me.' And then a week later, I started working. I worked on 'The Following,' I worked on 'Elementary,' I worked on a pilot and then I got 'Orange.' So literally from that moment of deep surrender, that's when you're blessed.”

“I couldn't even imagine not being able to take long, hot showers or wear makeup whenever I wanted or shave my underarms. There are certain things people take for granted.”