I am delighted. Words cannot express how proud I am to be included in such distinguished company.

I am indeed honoured and delighted to be that woman and to be appointed to Equity when it is so clearly in a period of vigour.

To be given the opportunity to help shape new artists' careers and mentor them to see their dreams come to fruition is a task I welcome with open arms.

I am deeply humbled by the faith shown in me by the parliamentary leader and my party. I obviously step into massive shoes and look forward to the challenge

This is why I have decided to accept, with wholehearted will and humility, Senator Grace’s challenge to accompany her on her journey, and to run as her vice president.

I didn't expect to have this kind of opportunity to serve the country at this level so soon, but I take it as a huge privilege,

Very proud of this moment that I'm going to be taking on my first job as a head coach. Yeah, so, of course, some apprehension but not in a nervous kind of way, more in a really-excited-to-get-started way.

I am honoured and deeply humbled by the trust and confidence the appointing authority has placed in her.

When I became First Lady, she was very gracious to me. She was just wonderful about saying, ‘Continue your own work.’ ”

I am willing to take acting as far as it would take me.

J'accepte la grande aventure d'être moi

Thank you, Madam Vice-President, for the trust we have put in me — but maybe more so, thank you for bringing back the joy. I am thrilled to be on this journey with you and Doug — this incredible journey.

I am deeply honored and excited to assume this new and challenging role at such a critical time in the fight against AIDS.

I honestly have no idea why I was chosen, I’m surprised by it. I’m excited to see where this takes me.