It's not easy for me to admit that I've been standing in the same place for 18 years.

My father was a minister for 50 years with Pentecostal Church of God in Christ. We prayed about everything, every day, then he always said, "Amen. God is love." I thought God is love was one word. Like "Godislove." And it took me a long time to learn what that really meant.

I've worked in a factory. I was a garbage man. I worked in a post office. It's not that long ago. I like to think that I'm just a regular guy.

My ultimate life dream project is my kids. My family.

I didn't realise that Ridley Scott has never won an Academy Award.

I love research and being educated. It's a great job being able to step into all kinds of professions and into other people's shoes.

We all are doing the best we can. I would like to say that I'm a walking poster board for feminism and women's liberation, but there are things that I do in my life that deeply, deeply fall short of being a statement for being a strong woman. I am flawed as much as anyone else.