The minute your child is born, your life is changed forever. I think I've become so aware of how important balance is in life.

As long as the acting is good, I can appreciate it.

I'm a self-made woman. I've never compromised myself.

I want to have conversations, because they give you confidence in your choices. I learned it first on Boyz n the Hood, but it is not a race-based experience - it is part of the artistic process.

I'm kind of pinching myself in the morning. Like, wait, you really did pray to have a body of work that stays diversified and interesting. And I have it!

I've seen some great write ups and I emailed her the other night because I saw her on an awards show recently.

Good shoes and a good scent make the perfect day.