I think 'Soul Food' had the biggest impact on me because that's where I was really able to shine as an actress and because I also met my husband there, and that was a huge turning point in my personal life. So, that show will stick with me forever and ever and ever.

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.

You think you need the newest shoe and the newest outfit. We forget exercising is free. We forget it only takes a little bit every day.

We're all moving at such a high rate that we have to grab frozen dinners and McDonald's. We can't make it a way of life - we have to get back to real, simple, clean good foods. It will save our lives on so many levels; not just spina bifida, but obesity, diabetes, everything. Food is our medicine.

One good step breeds another one.

I breastfed Sophie for 14 months and Nicolas for 11 months.

Exercise is about being grateful for the body you have and sustaining the life you have.