I never said I wasn’t Black… I want to make that very clear. I said, I am not African-American. I never expected my personal beliefs and comments to spark such emotion in people. I think it is only positive when we can openly discuss race and being labeled in America.

I used to breed poodles. I liked them because they were fluffy and so cute - and honestly, they make a lot of money when you sell them!

He's a very funny and very nice man. When you read the script, you want to stick with it. But when you're with Eddie Murphy you've got to improvise. He's always making jokes and making me crack up when the camera's on.

I'm an American; I'm not an African-American. I'm an American.

Don't put your all into someone if they treat you like dirt.

I believe you should be comfortable in your skin no matter what you go through - emotionally or whatever - as long as youre healthy.

You should embrace who you are, and make the best person that you can be, not what somebody else wants you to be.