Jayma Mays
Jayma Mays

When I first moved to L.A., I cleaned apartments after people moved out. When people move, they leave stuff behind and haven't cleaned for weeks. I like to clean - I have no problem with cleaning - but some apartments were filthy and disgusting. And there'd always be a random flip-flop left somewhere on its own.

Jayma Mays
Jayma Mays

I definitely know that I'm quirky. I know that I'm different. Red hair definitely made me different growing up.

Jayma Mays
Jayma Mays

It's amazing what a coral-colored necklace can do to a plain brown cardigan.

Jayma Mays
Jayma Mays

Growing up I played piano and I sang at a lot of weddings; I grew up in a very small town, a little coal-mining town in Virginia called Grundy. And my family was very sing-songy at home.

Jayma Mays
Jayma Mays

I loved 'The Carol Burnett Show' - I thought she was the funniest lady I'd ever seen.

Jayma Mays
Jayma Mays

When you're a little girl, you kind of gravitate towards all of the princesses and things.

Jayma Mays
Jayma Mays

I love Britain. I'd like to work there. Maybe a BBC crime show; I love those. A thriller would be something different.

Jayma Mays
Jayma Mays

This morning I was laughing at my cat who was running up the stairs and slipped, and pretended like it didn't happen.

Jayma Mays
Jayma Mays

I like jeans and t-shirts.

Jayma Mays
Jayma Mays

I feel really content in my 30s actually. I don't feel like the wisest person in the world but I definitely don't worry or stress like I used to.

Jayma Mays
Jayma Mays

When I changed my degree to acting, I almost gave my parents heart attacks.

Jayma Mays
Jayma Mays

In 'The Smurfs,' I was actually a live action character. So, I was a real person in that movie. But I was working with animated characters, which is very strange because they're off recording their work, and we're kind of reacting to nothing when we're doing the film.

Jayma Mays
Jayma Mays

I love sneakers. I live in Keds.

Jayma Mays
Jayma Mays

I grew up singing in the church choir, but I've not really had any training.

Jayma Mays
Jayma Mays

Jane Lynch is incredibly quick-witted, very intelligent, and extremely humorous. Also, on top of that all, just a very wonderful, warm, kind person. She's definitely someone to look up to.

Jayma Mays
Jayma Mays

I was really across-the-board, like a nutcase. I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, so I just did everything. I was even part of FHA, Future Homemakers of America. How lost was I?

Jayma Mays
Jayma Mays

I did work at a mall in college - I think retail/customer service is just one of the most hideous jobs in the world. So I always try to be extra nice when I go into a store. But malls are part of our culture, if you watched any teen comedy in the '80s. it's clear that malls are where we live!

Jayma Mays
Jayma Mays

I did math in school, obviously. And I loved all my math teachers.

Jayma Mays
Jayma Mays

I was a big fan of 'The Smurfs' growing up, even though by default - my mom used to force me to watch because she was a 'Smurfs' fan.

Jayma Mays
Jayma Mays

I don't remember my dreams. I'm one of those weird people. I know there are tricks and things you can do, but I never remember my dreams.