I'm good in the kitchen. I can cook seafood, collard greens, black-eyed peas.

I think it is important for girls to see movies where it is not all just about 'the boy' or it's simply being about 'the relationship' or 'Am I pretty enough?' or 'Am I cute enough?'.

As an African American actress there are people who have been staples in my life that opened a door that I can walk through. I hope that I can have that impact.

When I get recognized, every time feels like the first time.

I'm very sentimental and ambitious. I like to be relaxed and I like to live a peaceful existence, but that's very difficult considering I'm very neurotic. On the inside, I'm very chilled - but on the outside I'm a big mess of worry!

My character, Taylor McKessie, is a little bit brighter in the math and science department than I am... okay, a lot.

Don't think that you can just rely on natural talent because there are going to be times when you get a little tired and that's when your skills come into play to help you make look easy.