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I, personally, do not consider myself to be some kind of Holy Mary of feminism.

I wasn't raised Catholic; I just really like the image of a neutral and benign Mary floating around somewhere, being nice to people.

When someone comes up to me and says, 'Mary, you helped save my marriage', or, 'Mary, you helped me get out of this abusive relationship', I'm in it, really in their lives. And I'm so passionate about my feelings, but also about showing people the way through theirs.

I'm not interested in provoking people, but only in trying to be consoling.

The crown is not my right, and pleaseth me not. The Lady Mary is the rightful heir.

I wish your increase in holiness, number, love, religion, and righteousness; and wait you, and cease to contend with these men that are gone from us, for there is nothing that shall convince them but judgment.

People are very sincere in their praise, and you can't take it lightly.

People wanted me to be like the Madonna, the white nun, you know, and that's not me. But I'm no villain.