I have great family and friends that do not treat me like Queen Latifah. We've all grown with this thing, they have sacrificed part of there anonymity; they've had to deal with rumors and things in the paper and they've had to take this ride along with me and they've taken it and we've had a good time.

I've never wanted to be put into a box, not musically.

I believe that the kids, young people should have an opportunity to have Oscar nominated actors in their movies too.

Most people don't have so much talent that they can become a success all their own. We all need people to help us and lift us up.

Church was a requirement, there was no choice in the matter, so was vacation bible school. Gospel has been in me since I was a kid.

Be bold, be brave enough to be your true self.

I made decisions that I regret, and I took them as learning experiences... I'm human, not perfect, like anybody else.