Forty-years-old these days is the beginning of people's lives. I've found myself, I'm confident, I'm mature, I've been through some stuff, I'm ready to write my book.

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.

I love Malcolm Lee and jumped on the opportunity to work with him as a director.

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.

If you're actually talking to someone who's been through a disastrous number of years, that only means one thing: They survived it.

I'm really into nutrition from the inside out.

God loves you and everything about you, so why beat up on your precious self.