“I grew up under the sticks and stones rule. I didn't put my hands on you so why should you put your hands on me or my family.”

“At this stage in my career, I don't have to take any big risks. You want to take a calculated risk, not one that leads to people saying 'yes, but there was that one time when she made that big mistake.' It's always a shame when that happens, especially if you've gotten by for decades without anythin”