I have a real no-nonsense dad who taught me how to be resilient at a very young age.

Once there are more African Americans and Asian Americans behind the scenes as producers, writers, and directors, I think more inclusive casting will happen.

My husband and I are loyal to our community and very approachable, even though we're kind of mainstream.

When you set a play in the French Quarter in New Orleans, it's hard not to acknowledge the whole African-American, French, white mixing of races. That's what the French Quarter is: it's a Creole community.

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.

One good step breeds another one.

Nobody can tell you how to be a good wife or husband.