There are a lot of people who helped make Queen Latifah who she is today. I don't forget, but a lot of people do and get big heads.

For me, my criteria for making films is all about trying to do something different from the last time. So if I catch myself doing too much of one thing, I'm always trying to move away from that, because it's not going to be challenging enough to keep my attention and focus.

You can huff and puff. But blow me down? I doubt it kid, or you get your ass whupped.

If you can draw something from my life that helps, more power to you.

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.

I have a no-die clause in every movie. The black people can't be dying all the time.

There are a lot of people who helped make Queen Latifah who she is today. I don't forget, but a lot of people do and get big heads. My mom will make me walk the dogs or take out the trash when I go home. I'm not allowed to get a big head; I've still got to do the simple things in life.