Throughout my career I have been talked out of things I wanted to do, and when I look back, I think I should have followed my instincts.

It gave me strength and toughness because I had to face reality, no matter how uncomfortable or painful it was.

I am so ready to be a mommy. I can't wait. I notice every little baby dress, every little baby toy, every little baby thing.

I like Doritos. I'm usually watching 'The Biggest Loser' eating Doritos.

I won't have a traditional marriage; I don't find the value in that anymore. But I am such a hopeless romantic and I really want love and I want a committed relationship, so I am going to reinvent marriage for myself.

I have to live for me. I have to do what I need to do for me, and I have stopped concerning myself with what people say.

I've pretty much learned I can let that [being black] hinder me if I want to ... or I can fight for different kinds of roles.