I feel a real responsibility to my community and so right now there has been this bizarre myth in our community how our vote doesn't count. I'm trying to get out there and re-educate on how the government works and break that myth and talk about the importance of being involved.

Worry about being respected, never worry about being liked because that's the trap.

My belief is that communication is the best way to create strong relationships.

I don't have to go around trying to save everybody anymore; that's not my job.

I'm not here to - as a parent, I believe we are specifically here to help our children mature in the way that they can take on their own lives. I'm not here to live their lives for them. That's not my job.

Tupac and I were just close friends because we had such an insatiable drive and passion for acting and entertainment.

Women, you can have it all - a loving man, devoted husband, loving children, a fabulous career.