You never write a speech in advance because if you don't get to use it, you'll be heartbroken.

I do believe that we're all God's children.

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 just know that the one thing that we all have in common is challenges. No one lives a challenge free life.

I have always been very family-oriented. I came from a dysfunctional, broken family growing up, and it's probably instilled in me the need and the want to have a strong family and a great foundation. So I think that is something that I naturally gravitate toward.

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.

I'm probably the most militant person you'll ever meet and I speak my mind without provocation sometimes.