Growing up in a lower-income family, you don't have the resources to make ends meet and you have to find creative ways to get by.

It's hard to find really original, compelling works of fiction, for women especially. I find that these true life stories about these women that I'm so blessed to play are some of the most compelling stories, and the truth is stranger than fiction.

I’m always scared to death that I won’t do a role justice. But fear can be a great motivator.

It's give-and-take and back-and-forth, that constantly allows you to grow as an artist and as a human being.

I really chase the things that I want.

As a producer, you really have - you're able to hand-pick all the talent that you want to be surrounded with.

As a performer, I don't like to play the same thing over and over. I like to play it and let it go and move on. That's also why television hasn't really been something that I've done.