I was reading poetry to my girlfriends, and they were like, you're really good. You should go to some poetry readings or something. And I eventually went and got a, you know, somewhat of a name for myself and a little bit of a following.
Jill ScottI want to continue growing as an actress. There are ways that I can reach quicker, or deeper, with acting.
Jill ScottI was conceived after doctors told my mother she'd never have children. I'm a miracle - we all are.
Jill ScottI could hear music playing in the background of works by certain authors, like Poe and Shakespeare. And I discovered Nikki Giovanni when I was in eighth grade. Her writing has a musical energy with pulse and rhythm, almost like jazz or hip-hop.
Jill Scott