“Work hard. Through determination and self-focus and discipline, you can accomplish anything.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“If you put your mind to it, anything is possible.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“Advocating for yourself in the context of friendship starts with choosing the right people to be part of your inner circle.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I just feel so blessed to have had the time that I had with my mother. She made it so impactful in terms of how she raised me and my little brother, the values that she instilled in us, the way she inspired us, and how she lived her everyday life.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“The NYPD, they’re the finest in the world.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I’ve known Roger Ailes for 15 years, and I have been treated with the utmost professionalism and respect.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“There’s nothing like the feeling of being in Times Square for New Year’s Eve. It’s such a great rush. You feel like the whole world is there. People from all over the world coming to celebrate together.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“God helps those who help themselves. You have blessings. You have gifts. You have passion. You have drive. Get after it; go in there and do something. Try and make every day count.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“We cannot turn away because a topic is unpleasant or vile. Why? Because one way to rid our society of evil is to confront it boldly.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I wish that young people, most of all, would learn to cut ties with those who make them feel bad about themselves or about the other people they love and care for.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“Often when I’m trying to make tough decisions, I rely on the lessons my father taught me and ask myself, ‘What Would Tony Say?’”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I’ve tried to live my life in a way that respects the beliefs of my mother and father. Everyone has blessings, gifts, passion, and drive.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“In any situation, it is good to be aware of even your co-workers, and if you are uncomfortable or concerned about a colleague’s behavior, report it to a supervisor.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I think we need to update the existing laws to create uniformity across the states so that all people with mental illness who find themselves in the criminal justice system for committing horrific crimes will be treated exactly the same.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I come from a strong woman who believed – and my father believed – that anything a man could do, a woman could do better.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“My point is you’ve been given a powerful blessing in life in this country to be able to vote and to be able to sit on the jury, so come equipped.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“Both sides should demand a speedy trial.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“The friends I have from childhood are definitely like family to me – extended sisters and brothers, aunts and uncles.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“During the 10 years I worked as a prosecutor, I always struggled with what to do with someone who was clearly mentally ill and committed a horrific crime.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“No matter what stage of life you are graduating from or entering, learning how to build and state your case is something every person in the world should know how to do.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I think Alzheimer’s is an important cause.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“Nobody wants to take a hard look of the entitlement system to see what it is.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I don’t always think I am right, not by a long shot, but no one stifles me. When I care deeply about something, you are going to know.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I hold a mini-New Year’s Eve party each year with my son Ronan, and we make pigs in a blanket. They are delicious!”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“Can I just make a special request in the magic lamp? Can we get, like, Netanyahu or, like, Putin in for 48 hours, you know, head of the United States?”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“My mother, oddly enough, really wanted to pursue a career in law, but at the time, she had children and was working as a teacher.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“In that portion of time where my parents were together, I got to see great love, great loyalty, and teamwork.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“Everyone loves to feast their eyes on Times Square on New Year’s Eve.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“Sure, our legal system has its flaws, but it is the best legal system in the world.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“If it’s something that you are opposed to or you don’t want your children or family to see, then do not watch it, and the market can send a message.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“Roger Ailes, he’s incredible. He’s the one that created ‘The Five’ and came up with the idea for it.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“When I left the San Francisco DA’s office, I went down to the Los Angeles district attorney’s office, and I was able to try a tremendous amount – very serious cases and working in gang neighborhoods, impoverished neighborhoods – really make a difference and be impactful in those communities.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“Making smart decisions on who to vote for is difficult.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“Come prepared because you don’t want to dilute the votes out there because you are uninformed and you’re spoon-fed something that’s inaccurate, or you don’t even bother to equip yourself with the facts – anybody out there, this goes for everyone.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“Bob Beckel and Juan Williams are two people who I love personally. But what they say drives me absolutely nuts.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“The key lesson for me: Don’t make this life about you. It’s about other people.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“A friend is someone who has your back. Those in the military refer to it as, ‘I got your six.’ My closest friend on ‘The Five’ is Dana Perino.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I’m a very fertile Puerto Rican.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“My most defining moment was the death of my mother.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“My mother taught me early on not to be afraid to put myself out there – especially as a woman.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“When my mom, Mercedes, and her younger sister, Juanita, first came from Puerto Rico, they were the youngest in the family. They had to jump into a new community and really learn English, assimilate, and adapt – and I saw that. I grew up in that community.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I really feel that I’ve carried on my mother’s legacy.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I grew up in the Mission District in San Francisco, which was largely Hispanic at the time. I was raised in a household that was really welcoming to diversity and encouraging about different people’s viewpoints and ideas and backgrounds.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“You really have to prove yourself and prove your worth. I didn’t come from family that had been here for generations and had all these connections.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“The one message I always send to young people is, Don’t be afraid to try different things to see what feels right and what’s a good fit.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“What I think you need to do is be aware and be your own best advocate. Get on the Internet, do your research, and find a group that you might be able to get involved with.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“The important thing is, you must give back. As good as you’ve been given, you must do for others as well. Somebody helped you. Who can you help, too?”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I really saw my mom advocate on my behalf and really say, ‘Hey, you’re good enough.’ It was from her that I learned that just because something hasn’t been done before, it doesn’t mean it can’t be done now. You have to speak up, and you’ve got to assert yourself because it takes somebody to be the first one to make it happen.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“Nobody was like, ‘Kimberly, we’re going to let you anchor general news or host a show or do any of that.’ I at first started out doing legal analysis, but I had to make the case to my bosses… give me a shot, give me a chance, and I was able to do that: say, ‘Let me fill in. Let me show you my range. Nothing to lose here – it’s the holidays.’”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“Talking about the loss of my parents… that was really, really difficult to go through.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“Defendants would groan whenever they saw me enter a courtroom because I had a reputation for coming armed with the facts and for winning cases.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I think it’s very insulting to say, ‘White people don’t understand.’ What are you talking about? You’re part of the problem then if you’re… speaking and labeling all white people, saying they don’t understand the issue or saying they can’t relate. That’s really not giving people much credit, is it?”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“You’ve got to be inclusive.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“Nobody is going to believe what you’re saying if you don’t believe it yourself.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“People can smell a fake.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“If I was applying for a legal position, I would highlight my experience working for the San Francisco-L.A. DA’s office, and I would mention some of the high-profile cases I did, but if I was looking for another television job, I would gloss over that, and I’d mention the highlight reel of what I did in television.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“Continual, intentional, or snarky putdowns have no place in a healthy relationship.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“It doesn’t matter if you’re a man or a woman – stay alert and focused on your surroundings. Travel with friends. Know where you are at all times, and never let your guard down.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“Sadly, as a seasoned prosecutor, I know what dark acts people are capable of.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“We can be judged in many ways.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“It is particularly challenging for women who are trying to stay competitive in a real estate market where men really don’t have the same degree of safety concerns.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“At a very young age, my beloved mother passed away from leukemia, forcing my father to become a single dad. Rather than coddle me, shelter me, or do things for me, he taught me to ‘Make the Case’ for everything in life – from my first job to a graduation trip I wanted.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“Putting yourself in a position to observe and work with the pros, whether you are paid or not, is key to helping you make the kinds of strides that set you out in front of the pack.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I knew myself. I knew where I wanted to go in life. I wanted to be the very best I could be in whatever I pursued.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I’m a patriot… Like my late father who came here and served his country as a member of the U.S. Army.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I would be flattered and honored to be considered for any position where I could serve my country.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I love working for Fox News, and I feel like I play for the Yankees every day. I’m with the best lineup in the business.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I know the Trump family personally, his kids and grandkids, and they’re a fantastic family.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I enjoyed giving back to the city I was born and raised in.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“Bella is my little dog. She’s an imperial Shih Tzu. She’s a little cotton ball with flecks of gold. She’s super, super cute, and she eats like she’s a Rottweiler.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I would come here, too. Who doesn’t want a free ride? I want to ride in the carnival for free all day long and put my whole family on welfare.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I greatly admire Justice Thomas. I think he is incredible, and he is very humble. He is rarely heard from. But his spoken word is powerful. He’s an example of everything that is right about this country, just like with Ben Carson.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“It’s not just teachers, but coaches are helping to shape the young people of tomorrow.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I have never done anything in my life that my mother would not have approved of or been proud of.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I believe it is my job to do everything I can so that everyone in our society feels safe, feels that justice is not an abstract concept but a fact of life for all Americans.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I believe in people. Human beings, deep down, are essentially good. Any jury can filter through whatever bull might be thrown their way and use common sense to get to the truth of a case. Juries make the right decisions, almost unfailingly, because people know right from wrong.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I don’t mind people writing about me. Personal attacks are different, but political arguments? I’m putting myself out there on a daily basis. I’m giving my opinion. So it only makes sense that others might differ and will criticize me.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I’ve been in a lot of tough businesses: First Lady of San Fransciso, working as model, actress, TV host. You better have thick skin, for sure, but you also need to laugh at yourself. I make fun of myself all the time.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“My second husband, Eric Villency, is the father of my beautiful boy Ronan Anthony. Even though we’re divorced, I’m still very close with his family.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“Even when people don’t stay married, they can still be a family together. That’s been something that’s been really good for developing me as a person. It’s been a very positive learning experience.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I’ve been around all kinds of people, defense attorneys, working with cops, working with politicians, both sides of the aisle, including Democrats as former first lady of San Francisco, and the Republicans, too, so I’ve had a front row seat to lots of things in life.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“Roger Ailes champions women, whether it’s Paula Zahn, who worked for Fox, Greta Van Susteren – we’ve always had a woman in primetime – Megyn Kelly, myself; I had a primetime show.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“You move around at Fox depending on where they need you. That’s what team players do. You pitch in. You know, you make it work.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“The environment at Fox has been very supportive for Mr. Ailes.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I have my phone by my bed – I know everyone says you’re supposed to turn it off – and it distorts your sleep, and they’re probably right.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I am at the table. I am first generation. I am Irish-Puerto Rican. I am a single mom.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I am a strong woman. I come from a background as a prosecutor.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“If I see, hear, or experience anything that I feel is inappropriate, you bet I’m going to speak up.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“This is a tough business, and you’re asked to do a job. And part of doing that job is to rate and to do well and to perform, and at certain points, when people are unable to do the job they’re hired to do, what happens is people are let go. Their contract is not renewed.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I can never resist the good stuff: salami, pepperoni, you name it. I love it all.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“’The Five’ is so special is because we all have such diverse backgrounds. It’s such a nice mix of men, of women, and the variety of where we come from, different walks of life, different occupations, and certainly different viewpoints. That’s what makes it so unique.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I want someone to be able to say, ‘I relate to this person on The Five.’ You feel like you belong. You kind of feel like it’s family. They feel like they know us because we reveal so much about ourselves on the show.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“You have women that are political commentators that are talking about the elections, talking about the news of the day, and really helping shape how information is disseminated. I feel we’re reaching a whole new audience, which is great to be able to bring in and encourage other young women to do this.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I think Dr. King, if he were alive today, he wouldn’t disrespect the flag or the anthem; he would use his words and his voice to send a message for positive change.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I like Colbert because he’s funny, and he’s cool. He knows how to have fun and doesn’t stick his nose up to Fox.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“There is room for growth in all of us and across all of these platforms, to be able to make sure that we are hearing each other, that we are understanding exactly what’s going on across the country.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
“I’ve always had an interest in broadcast journalism and the law. So it’s nice that I can combine the two.”
― Kimberly Guilfoyle
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