When I was growing up, my mother would take me to plays and museums, and we'd talk about life. Those times helped shape who I became.

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

I just think fashion is about enjoying yourself and being comfortable in your skin and allowing you to be you - all the way live.

Whatever happens in my life, whether I stand up or I fall down, whatever the case, I'm going to use it in my art. Why? Because I'm an artist and I have to.

I love when I am around a veteran in [show] business. Because I can dig and ask questions, and find out the "who" and "what" of it all.

When I got my success I became decadent for a while. This was 2003 to 2008. I fell for tiramisu really hard. I've become more moderate since, because African-Americans are prone to diabetes.

I'm looking for someone who works as hard as I do. Who loves their work as much as I do, so at the end of the night we have something real to talk about, something exciting that makes our blood flow and boil.