I've worked hard to feel beautiful in my natural skin. Personally, I don't ever want to depend on makeup to feel beautiful.

I went to the Independent Spirit Awards and won.

Part of being an artist is that you are always concerned you don't have what it takes. It keeps us honest.

I would love to have a career that's governed by the material; I always want to be part of stories that I feel are worthwhile.

There is no shame in black beauty.

It's in understanding yourself deeply that you can lend yourself to another person's circumstances and another person's experience.

As human beings, it is our nature to dream about the future, but there is no future without a healthy nature. It's the common denominator that we all depend on, not just to live but to be happy. That's why we owe it to each other to make sure nature stays healthy.