I'm not the type that's going to sit and preach to people if they don't need it just because I've been around the block a few times.

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.

No one ever got ahead by going through the motions. You have to constantly be improving yourself. Make your life the masterpiece you want it to be.

I don't care how much money you have, free stuff is always a good thing.

It's great to be able to employ people who other people wouldn't consider viable employees.

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

I designed my whole image. That was all me. I just bought some regular clothes, threw a medallion around my neck, and that was it. The next thing I know, that's the look.