The reason most of the children are having problems in any inner-city neighborhood is because they don't see enough positive role models in their own environment.

I grew up weird - very sensitive and highly inhibited. I felt like I was born in the wrong time zone to the wrong people at the wrong place.

The reason most of the children are having problems in any inner-city neighborhood is because they don't see enough positive role models in their own environment.

The Lord put me on television to do these things I want to do in the community. And He knew I had a lot to learn. That's why I've been on TV 16 years - not because I'm the greatest actress, but because I need the money.

Dave Chappelle asked me to come do his show. I read the script, and I said, 'Has he lost his mind?'

There's always something we can complain about. We're all one. Things could always be better, but things could always be worse.

You cheat yourself when you don't do what it is you're supposed to do. You have an obligation to learn everything that you can.