I have got a few misters interested but nobody special these days.

I was always going to be a dancer - I drifted into acting.

I was seen dancing at school by a director, who asked me to be in a TV play. And it had a huge impact. So I think that's what really started me off.

We all know now that people can look good for their age. It isn't so extraordinary, I don't know why people go on about it so much.

So many stars lose their way, and with success become more neurotic, not less so.

Everything is about class in England, whether it's upper, lower or middle. Why should that be?

Everyone has class, one class or another.

I never pursued being 'famous.'

Exposure makes you famous, not just good work. Famous is being plastered everywhere.

It's not so much the dressing up, but I love the idea of moving and existing in a different time.

From 1 till 7, when we moved to England, I spoke only Portuguese.

In the theatre, once you've gone about eight rows back, everybody else is just listening to you. You're very small, and nobody can really see what you're doing.

I think you live a fuller life with someone else, you know, you're firing on all cylinders. It can be a nightmare at times, we all know that, but nevertheless in the end I think to have someone else's input on anything - a book, a meal, your children, life, a walk - is fantastic.

I come from a very hospitable, close, Catholic, matriarchal family.

In Europe, we admire grown-up women; I think men revere older women.

I'm not bothered or sad about being on my own - after all, I've never had a husband.

I can easily sleep from nine to 13 hours a night.

My children were brought up with their grandparents, and I was brought up with my grandparents. I think the continuity of moving through life together gives people a certain pride and sense of security.

I've never been too afraid of what other people have said, especially when I was younger, but I suppose that was the arrogance of youth.

I like having a good time. It's probably my mother's Brazilian genes in me - party, party.

The biggest privilege I've had in my life is being able to make a choice. If you make a choice, it can't be a wrong choice because it seemed like a good idea at the time.

Social media, unfortunately, just makes it a lot easier to be jealous. It sets up false expectations of reality, so it's really easy to look at someone else's life online and assume that they have everything going great for them and that their life is perfect.

It took me years to realize that 'normal' is actually super boring and that being myself was harder but infinitely more rewarding.

Self-care is really about taking care of you and focusing on feeling good about yourself - mind and body.

Just as you're allowed to be angry about injustice, it's natural to express feelings of sadness or fear, especially if you're exhausted by the prospect of trying to keep a brave face.

The main problem with cultural appropriation comes from dominant groups 'borrowing' from marginalized groups who face oppression or have been stigmatized for their cultural practices throughout history.

As much as we try to deny it, media plays a huge part in how we view the world.

For a black activist, for an activist of all walks of life, the Internet has become this kind of meeting place where we can exchange ideas, where we can learn from each other, where we can get inspired about new ways that we can make changes within our own communities and own homes.

I love my journal as much as I love my phone. I find it to be a big part of my self-care to reflect on my day and write words that inspire me or paste business cards and pictures.

I think that if you stay positive and remain positive, you can definitely achieve the things you set out to.

I believe there's a huge conflict of interest when local prosecutors investigate cases of police violence within their own communities.

In reality, there are tons of unrepresented voices that we don't see in comedy.

For me, social media isn't just about connecting with friends and sharing photos; it's a bigger, more tangled web that's led me to jobs working in television, speaking gigs around the country, and it's even helped me land my first book deal!

The biggest thing I try to do is to unplug and give myself time away from social media and the Internet.

It's just not funny to disrespect other people's beliefs, backgrounds, cultures, or identities when those are deeply rooted in longstanding oppression. Jokes that punch down on marginalized people require no creativity because they've existed since the beginning of time. It's like telling a knock-knock joke and believing you're Richard Pryor.

I always make sure to moisturize my hair. I love natural oils, coconut oil. Moisture is one thing you can never go wrong with.

'Lemonade' resonated with me, and I love the direction Beyonce is going with her music and her career.

I think doing research is probably the most valuable thing you can do for any career you're interested in pursuing, and not just a career on YouTube or in media. Really take a look at people whose careers you admire and learning from their successes, but also their mistakes.

My undergrad degree was in graphic design, and I don't work in that anymore, but I obviously do a lot of design and editing and Photoshopping, and the Adobe Creative Cloud is essential!

I'm very fortunate to have a husband and friends and family that are super supportive of my career in all aspects. I do so many different things, it's really nice to have a support network that includes him and my parents and my friends that encourage me to continue to work towards whatever it is that I want to do.

Black women come with all sorts of personalities. So it's time for media to wise up and show us in all of our complexity.

The Internet is an actual dumpster fire.

I've had lots of people say, 'Oh, Franchesca's content is just for white people.' But I try to talk about identity in a way that's accessible to lots of people and is not a pointed finger.

We can't all wake up and know everything.

The Internet has been so good to me; I see its potential to help other people.

Growing up, I was constantly labeled an 'oreo' by my black peers because of my proper speech and 'valley girl accent.'

Over the years, I've found that dealing with white people faux pas can be tricky. If I get upset, I could quickly be labeled the 'angry black girl.' But if I don't say anything or react too passively, I risk giving friends and acquaintances permission to continue crossing the line.

I'm obsessed with cute gym clothes in bright bold prints, so as soon as Mara Hoffman expanded into activewear, I knew my wallet was in danger.

Sounds cliched, but I can't survive without my calendar.

My debut book is a collection of personal stories and advice about communication on the Internet. More specifically, the downfall of communication because of the Internet.