Our parents provided us with the essentials, then got on with their own lives. Which makes me realise that my parents were brilliant, not for what they did, but more for what they didn't do.
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RACHEL SKARSTEN Normally, learning lines is fairly easy for me, but when you add an accent onto that, it adds a comp... RACHEL SKARSTEN I'm no stranger to joining a show in the third season. I joined 'Lost Girl' at the same ... RACHEL SKARSTEN I've been through periods where I haven't worked and would have paid someone to give me a jo... RACHEL SKARSTEN While I deeply admire actors who deeply prepare, it's just not something I do. RACHEL SKARSTEN There is no such thing as women's intuition. You all just have crap poker faces. RACHEL SHELLEY I do have a fantasy piece of technology that would do my food shopping for me, and if you wanted to,... RACHEL SHELLEY I've always been Mac, so I guess I always will be. I can't imagine I will change now. RACHEL SHELLEY Yes I am definitely an 'Orange is the New Black' fan... Not an obsessive, but a fan none the... RACHEL SHELLEY We constantly abuse and defend a woman's prerogative to change her mind. RACHEL SHELLEY I'm not big on technology; I only get what I need. RACHEL SHELLEY I endeavour to read more, be more informed on gay rights. Whatever floats your boat is my outlook. I... RACHEL SHELLEY Opening doors for us, helping us with our jackets and chairs - we love all that. RACHEL SHELLEY I am really focused on how I can improve myself and the world around me. RACHEL ROY I have always admired the way women put outfits together. RACHEL ROY I always keep a woman's body in mind, accentuating her best features. RACHEL ROY I care about how you feel when you're wearing something, because I think that if you feel confid... RACHEL ROY I dress women the way I see them and the way I envision them from day one, thus my customer knows th... RACHEL ROY If you want to play it safe, mix a lot of colors in the same tone and that is such an easy way to fe... RACHEL ROY I believe clothing tell a story. RACHEL ROY I am inspired by life, past experiences, what's to come, women around me, art, colors, paintings... RACHEL ROY You should always feel confident in everything you wear, no matter what trend you fit or don't f... RACHEL ROY Not everyone has to be a model and a designer, there are so many other options that are great and lo... RACHEL ROY