I never gave up. I never quit. I've been a leader all my life, from elementary school to president of my class to excelling at college. I had a dream, and my dream sustained me. I wasn't going to let anything stand in my way. I was like a meteorite. I wanted to become a star. It's been quite a journey.

A diva is someone who pretends to know who she is and looks fabulous doing it.

I had not starred in an independent film and it's about a woman who owned a hair salon.

Apart from being Jennifer Lewis. The name pulls people in.

If you can find something you love, go for it everyday of your life, and it would be really good to you.

You are a black goddess when you come out the salon.

Sometimes I think I take on a lot of work but that's me.