“I am proof that the American dream still exists.” StillsDreamProofAmerican DreamSleevesLiving ProofDeenLiving The American Dream Author:Paula Deen
“There was one thing my daddy wouldn't tolerate in any shape, form or fashion, and that was being unkind or rude to somebody. That was just very important to my folks. And as it turns out, that was a legacy that he left me that money can't buy, is how to be able to treat people.” PeopleImportantAbleFormTurnsLeftOne ThingFashionShapesTreatsFolksLegacyTolerateRudeDaddyUnkindDeenHe Left Me Author:Paula Deen
“Onions and bacon cooking up just makes your kitchen smell so good. In fact, one day I'm going to come up with a room deodorizer that smells like bacon and onions. It's a fabulous smell.” FactsRoomsOne DayCookingCome UpSmellKitchenFabulousOnionsDeen Author:Paula Deen
“I am living proof that the American dream still exists. It is still alive and well. There is only one trick, you have to be willing to roll up your sleeves and work very, very hard.” WellsStillsHardDreamAliveWillingProofTricksAmerican DreamSleevesLiving ProofDeen Author:Paula Deen
“I am so blessed. I've been way over-blessed. At 64 years old, I look forward to going to bed every night so I can wake up in the morning and see what blessing is going to come my way that day. Because you never, ever know what God's got in store for you.” KnowsWayYearsLooksI CanNightMorningBlessingBedWake UpBlessedStoresMy WayEvery NightDeen Author:Paula Deen
“I don't want to spend my life not having good food going into my pie hole. That hole was made for pies.” WantMadeHolesPieGood FoodDeen Author:Paula Deen
“I'm so glad I'm not a dentist. How many times does someone say, 'Oh, Doc, it felt so good when you were drilling my teeth'? Never. But when you give someone a wonderful cookie, you put a little of yourself in, and you see someone's face light up - that's immediate approval.” GivingLittlesDoeLightFacesFeltWonderfulGladTeethApprovalCookiesDentistLight UpDrillingDeen Author:Paula Deen
“Down South, even our vegetables have some pig hidden somewhere in it. A vegetable isn't a vegetable without a little ham hock.” LittlesSouthVegetablesPigsHamDeen Author:Paula Deen
“I am proud to be a Southerner. I think Southern hospitality is very... I don't think it's just a term. I think it really exists. You can come to Savannah, and the people are so sweet and so nice.” PeopleThinkingTermNiceSweetProudSouthernHospitalitySouthernerSavannahDeen Author:Paula Deen
