For my writing, and because I love talking to young women about life, I often asked them which would they rather have - a father in the house with them while growing up or a big butt? I tell you 86 percent of the time, girls say a big butt because it gets them further.

All you ever really want is a great character and great writing. As an actor, that's the juiciest sandwich you could ever ask for.

Africa the continent is not just what we see on the news. It's... not AIDS, and it's not just war and poverty. It's so much more. It's an abundant continent, and Botswana is an abundant place.

A lot of the girls I grew up with were pregnant by the time they were 16. I just was lucky.

Everybody is supposed to be a part of their own community.

All man-made religions are limited. I go my own way.

I have a few caftans just for lounging purposes. When I want to feel free, it's the closest thing to feeling naked without being naked.