Acting is just a way of making a living, the family is life.

I always say the time to worry about flying is when you're on the ground. If you don't trust the captain, don't go.

I think the bottom of the totem pole is African-American women, or women of colour. I think they get the least opportunities in Hollywood.

We've all received our share of good fortune, so that's my definition of much. A single blessing is all the bounty in the world, and if you've been blessed at all you're meant to pass some of that on. You're meant to set a positive example. That's our responsibility

[Fences] is just a great play to bring to the screen.

I made a commitment to completely cut out drinking and anything that might hamper me from getting my mind and body together. And the floodgates of goodness have opened upon me - spiritually and financially.

The chances you take… the people you meet… the people you love...the faith that you have - that’s what’s going to define your life.