I am a single mom, and I'm the breadwinner and I have to work, and I have to do these things and that's just the way it is. I don't think my son even knows any different.

— Charisma Carpenter

I had my heart set on becoming an English teacher, but stumbled into acting after meeting a theatrical agent in my dad's restaurant in San Diego.

— Charisma Carpenter

I think essentially the meaning of life is probably the journey and not really anyone thing or an outcome or a result. I think it's kinda the process and I think that if you can find happiness in the process then maybe that's it.

— Charisma Carpenter

It's been a difficult thing because some great opportunities have come, and I've just been holding my breath and praying... I'm basically gambling hoping something will come along this season and if not, I don't know what the future holds.

— Charisma Carpenter