We've got to know our history. We have to be able to bring our children to a place that they can be proud of.

I mean, if cans can be recycled, why not spirits?

After 20 years of doing comedy, I find dramatic work more challenging.

I truly believe that everything that we do and everyone that we meet is put in our path for a purpose. There are no accidents; we're all teachers - if we're willing to pay attention to the lessons we learn, trust our positive instincts and not be afraid to take risks or wait for some miracle to come knocking at our door.

As soon as I finish one thing, there's always something else on the horizon I want to do. I don't have any intention of retiring from anything.

Nothing is out of our realm, because it has nothing to do with color. As black people, we're not different from anyone else, other than the exterior.

I'll tell you, I'm loving everything Betty White's doing. She's 90!