I'm always interested in telling stories that have a message because I really do believe that film is so powerful.

I live on the same street as my family, actually. I live across the road. I'm a real family person!

I wanted to play roles which offered new ways of viewing black women and black people in general- and I have done that. And I have always, whether I needed to pay the rent or not, I've always turned down roles which I thought were stereotypical. And so when I look at my body of work in that respect, I am really happy. Because I feel my work does say something positive and that was what I always set out to do.

Hollywood 'friends' are only after one thing. They're looking out for the next big thing, and they don't want to miss out on you just in case.

I don't think I have the assets to play the more traditional Bond Girl.

People are already describing it [Skyfall] as the best Bond flick ever, and I really think it will be.

I cry at random things, like a flower, or someone giving me a present, or my sister giving me a nice hug.