Lupita Nyong'o graces the cover of Harper's Bazaar UK this month, looking as flawless as usual while donning glamorous looks from Valentino and Louis Vuitton. The actress and Oscar winner also sat for an interview, in which she opened up about the risks and rewards of fame, her newfound fashion prowess, and the celebrity who inspired her during her first award season (she reportedly attended 66 events in five months!). She also touched on the responsibility she feels to speak out on her role as a prominent woman of color. Keep reading for candid, inspirational quotes from Lupita's interview for Harper's Bazaar's May issue, which is available everywhere Thursday: