“I could have easily been too afraid to say 'yes' to Chicago, because i...” — America Ferrera Quote

“I could have easily been too afraid to say 'yes' to Chicago, because it requires so much I haven't done before. If I am a flop at singing and dancing, maybe my love for it will carry me through.”

“I used to hate getting dressed, getting in front of the camera and walking down the red carpet. It bothered me because I felt like I couldn't be what they wanted me to be. Now it's still not my favorite thing, but I get through it a lot easier because I know that my work brings value to who I am.”

“Chicago is an exciting place which renews itself. The workshop system encourages close reading and frank discussions of papers and ideas.”

“There are enough Poles in Chicago to make up one of the largest cities in Poland.”

“Certain parts are bad in every city, but Chicago is beautiful.”