Ricki Lake

Being fat worked, and I think that was what was confusing for me for a long time in my career.

I want to spark ideas and conversations and inspire people to take active roles in their communities, relationships and their well-being.

I was a girl and became a woman. Something about having the freedom at home to be in the position I wanted, to have the people I wanted, was empowering.

If I had been on 'Bowling for Dollars', I'd wind up owing them money.

For me, being memorable is more important than winning.

For somebody famous, it's weird anyway to meet someone, because they have a preconceived notion of who you are.

Motherhood is the greatest thing and the hardest thing.

I was this role model for heavy people. But the thing is, I never set out to be a role model at all, and I don't set out to be one now. I won't preach to anyone and tell them how to lose weight. I don't know any better than the next person.

I do not want to die being known for doing baby mama DNA tests on my show.

I hate the feeling of falling - I'll never jump from a plane - but I love a good roller coaster. Go figure!

What's the difference between tough love and acting like a jerk?

I am not a natural dancer.