I often find it's just the confidence that makes you sexy, not what your body looks like. It's how you feel about yourself that makes you sexy.

There is nothing like a person with confidence, male or female, not conceitedness, but confidence. That inspires other people.

The reality is, I like imperfection. You take away from the world when you're not yourself. Whatever is unique and special about you was designed by God. And when you try to be someone else, we don't get you. Who knows what you would have contributed to the world had you just been yourself, if you had just celebrated who you are and just walked boldly?

I enjoy just being me. I don't need to be Queen Latifah, the brand, 24 hours a day.

I know people who are twice as creative as I am, twice as smart, but they didn't do anything because they feared going into a room and opening their mouths. My parents told me to truly accomplish things in my life, there would be times I would have to stand alone. It may be scary, but that's what it requires.

I like to keep some coloring tools around to draw vistas.

You just have to connect with people who believe in your vision and who will work with you and advance your cause.