You shouldn't marry unless the both of you are on the same page on a lot of things. Life is going to deal you blows, and you have to be together. Your values and priorities have to be on the same page; otherwise, it won't work.

A guy once told me that I sound like I’m a little ahead of myself. I can’t wait to thank him at the Oscars.

I couldn't imitate anyone if I wanted to.

Being a pedestrian again is very exciting because in L.A. you live in your car, and you're on a freeway all the time.

Not just as a black woman, but as a woman, since the beginning of time, beauty has been our responsibility.

I believe that we have to be so race-conscious in this day and age.

All kids want from their dad is for them to be around - and to show up when they say they're going to show up.