Christ's purpose was to really show how everyone can be loved and how everyone should be loved and accepted.

I had been taking various lessons. I've also had a lot of incredible singers give me a ton of great advice. From Cyndi Lauper, who kind of taught me the basics, and I've also worked with Bird. She's a tremendous coach and she often coaches the contestants on 'American Idol.' I've had a great amount of support.

People are so sensitive about race that they can't hear someone speaking about their life in a very true way, or doing satire or political parody.

Why can't all different types of women be considered beautiful? Why can't we can't we all be considered possible love interests?

I really (became) very independent. I was start(ed) to write one-woman shows and mak(e) films and to me I think I really felt like my choice (was) more important than any kind of career goal.

I have a box of awards in the closet. I think it is weird to put them out. I might if I had an Emmy or Oscar, but I don't.

I feel sorry for anyone that I am obsessed with. I am worse than gum in your hair, very, very close to the roots.