Katie Aselton Quotes

There's a way to express femininity and independence and strength without going for hanging fruit.

A proper lady should be able to smile pretty, wear sequins like she means it, and kick a man's ass nine ways from Sunday while wearing stiletto heels. If she can't do that much, she's not trying hard enough.

I'm finally ready to own my own power, to say, "This is who I am." If you like it, you like it. And if you don't like it, you don't. So watch out; I'm gonna fly.

I have fun being sexy and tough at the same time.

I really want women to throw their shoulders back and stand up straight and use their big girl voices and not feel like they're compromising their femininity to be strong and smart.

What I say goes. I'm hitting shots that I want to hit. I'm doing the things that I want to do. I play it my way.

I did my one-woman show in order to show people what to do with me.

Can't nobody handle me.

My sisters and my mum taught me how to be a woman: the way they carry themselves, the way they talk to people, the way they know how to put their foot down. They're not having any nonsense from no one. I can see traces of that in me.

Showing that you can be sexy, strong and independent is the best thing about being a Diva. It's a great inspiration for other people.

I love saying 'yes' and I love saying 'please.' Saying 'yes' doesn't mean I don't know how to say no, and saying 'please' doesn't mean I am waiting for permission. 'Yes please' sounds powerful and concise. It's a response and a request. It is not about being a good girl; it is about being a real woman.

Physical strength in a woman - that's what I am.

I'm a strong woman.

I have women coming up to me and saying: 'I love your character! She's so empowered. She takes control; she gets what she wants.' That's another side of her. And I respect that in Joan. She says and does things that I would never allow myself to do.

A wise woman wishes to be no one's enemy; a wise woman refuses to be anyone's victim.

I guess my personality is that of a modern, strong Chinese woman. I don't believe in destiny. There are many things that can be changed. I don't like to be defeated by difficulties. I love freedom, so when I am shaping a character, I usually do it the way I want. I always find some part of my own character in a role.

I'm a big fan of independent girls who are strong-willed, vocal in their opinions, and have a sense of humor.

I'm not a downtrodden woman. I just won't be.

It takes great courage to be vulnerable. It takes enormous strength to be a real woman.

I have my own strength.

I just don't feel like I have to explain myself.

In my videos, I always want to be a powerful woman. That's my mission.

Sometimes I think it's better to be a diva.

I don't believe that you have to dress in a masculine way to seem powerful. I think that the way a woman dresses doesn't have to be so aggressive. Being feminine is a powerful feature in itself. Power is in a person's demeanor.

Be brave and be fearless, and for God's sake, stand up for yourself.