I felt beauty was a magnet for abuse, and I had suffered greatly for it.

Me, sexy? I'm just plain ol' beans and rice.

I never thought I was pretty. I couldn't even put on eyelashes or makeup.

I'm a big child at heart. I think it's important to stay that way and not lose the wonder of life.

I grew up in a family where we weren't allowed to talk about beauty or to put any emphasis on physical appearance.

I'm still trying to do films about black women.

I like to do all kinds of films.