I think there's a lot of things that occur within the African-American community, that we would prefer to stay within the African-American community - that we get a little nervous when you start having scenes or dialogue that we know is going to be viewed and heard on a national or global scale.

I think if we open ourselves to all different kinds of men and all groups, we find a lot more opportunities to love.

My wish for the world would be to end violence against women. My wish for myself would be for peace of mind.

Reality TV looks more like America than movies do.

I decided to follow my dreams and my passions and to always have an adventure, no matter what it is.

I'm competing with everyone, but it's okay because they're not aware. I can't shut that impulse off. And I'm glad, because that impulse keeps me on the treadmill. If I didn't have it, I would be like, "Great! Ten minutes! I'm good." But if I'm competing, I can see what level someone's on and I can top it.

A couple of my friends started having babies, and I thought, 'Maybe one day, with the right guy.' I have to find the guy first.