Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy

To me, having 500 rolls of fabric around is the most calming thing in the world. I think it's what football is to some guys.

Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy

When I went to college, I did clothing and textiles. It really wasn't until I moved to New York, my second night in, I did stand-up. I took a wild left turn, and instead of going back and finishing school at FIT, I started doing stand-up and acting.

Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy

I did nothing but dramas for seven years in New York. I didn't really start anything comedic until I moved out to L.A. and found The Groundlings.

Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy

I just think that wigs and makeup and costumes completely transform me.

Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy

I just don't lose weight easily.

Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy

I don't know any neighborhoods where everyone's walking around in seven-inch heels and perfect makeup.

Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy

I'm not a great pregnant woman.

Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy

Sometimes I wish I were just magically a size 6 and I never had to give it a single thought.

Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy

I don't really know why I'm not thinner than I am.

Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy

I'm really happy in my life.

Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy

I am not a princess, I don't want to be referred to as a princess - I find that super creepy.

Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy

I've always had mostly gay male friends.

Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy

Even when someone gets to looking like she should be so proud of herself, instead she's like, 'I could be another three pounds less; I could be a little taller and have bigger lips.'

Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy

I'm always tinkering with something - suddenly I'll think I can work with wood, but then I'll realize I can't, so I go back to sewing.

Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy

It's funny; as I get older I'm reverting to my roots - I want to plant stuff.

Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy

Comedy to me is all about the bumps and bruises and weird tics.

Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy

My back was just destroyed after pregnancy. I almost had to have surgery, until I did Pilates and rebuilt my body.

Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy

I believe in Heaven. I don't believe that this is it, and then we're done.

Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy

I think the reason I'm an actress is because I love playing kind of a more extreme people.

Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy

I just think we tear down women in this country for all these superficial reasons, and women are so great and strong.