I do believe that everyone has something to contribute.

I'm an Oscar nominee. I love saying that. Whatever happens, I'm going to sing that 'I'm an Oscar nominee' part.

The first time I saw E.T., the actual image of an alien, and he was so sweet-looking. I wanted him. I wanted E.T.

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

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.

Where I'm from, you learned about God before you learned to read and write. Our faith is what grounds us.

I have an affinity for the law. I like looking at the small type on contracts, and if I could have afforded law school, I probably would have gone.