Only when you find the courage to say something to someone that might influence a change in your behavior, does that behavior change.

You have to create your own path and I'm up to the challenge.

The one thing that I realize - well, not the one thing, but it was a big thing - having in my head that I need to get healthier. It's been a very gradual process for me.

You cannot live to please everyone else. You have to edify, educate and fulfill your own dreams and destiny, and hope that whatever your art is that you're putting out there, if it's received, great, I respect you for receiving it. If it's not received, great, I respect you for not.

There are enough negative images of Black women out there and I did not want to portray Dorothy Vaughn in any stereotype. I wanted to make sure that her integrity was preserved.

I'm excited that I get to do what I love, and I'm benefiting through projects that speak to me.

The way to bring about change is to be proactive and active.