The first time I met Beyonce she was about 18 years old, sitting in a makeup chair eating fried chicken, and I knew it was only a matter of time before everyone would know her name.

I love a man who loves his mama, which is one of the many reasons I'm crazy about Justin Timberlake.

I'm basically a really happy person. My life is nuts, but it feels complete.

I have to admit, if Oprah were a man, I would marry her.

I consider myself lucky that Sheila Johnson, the cofounder of Black Entertainment Television, didn't choose to rest on her very impressive business laurels. Her luscious 100 percent modal scarves, printed with photos she takes all over the world, are gorgeous. Wearing one is like being wrapped in a hug.

I have an impressionable palate. A well-worded menu or beautifully presented dish excites me. I get a great deal of pleasure just thinking about food.

I only tweet if I discover something that's fantastic, or if I heard something really great.