I'm terrified of saying the wrong thing on stage with bell hooks.

When a trans woman gets called a man, that is an act of violence.

I honestly just want to make myself happy most, and if other people like it, then that's great. If they don't, then I'm still happy.

If someone needs to express their gender in a way that is different, that is okay, and they should not be denied healthcare. They should not be bullied. They don’t deserve to be victims of violence. … That’s what people need to understand, that it’s okay and that if you are uncomfortable with it, then you need to look at yourself.

Being a black transgender woman in America is really hard. It's been really hard for me. But for me living a lie was much worse. I need to be in my truth. And I've been very, very lucky that I've been able to live my dreams and I believe everyone should have the right to live their dreams. This is America. We're supposed to all have that right.

By doing the work to love ourselves more, I believe we will love each other better.

You need names to get the movie made.