I would love for film to go back to those days where you had to be able to do everything just to get by.

I was never a hundred percent comfortable with the women I was hanging with because I was afraid they'd find out that I'm still the same person I was in junior high. With Idina, I didn't have to be ashamed of the nerd inside that came out.

Somebody will be upset and say I got rich and deserted my female people; No offense, but the only black woman I ever loved is my mama.

I'm a choreographer and I love watching 'The Bachelorette.'

I'm always singing and dancing and getting up in people's faces.

Not one role that I've played has been written specifically for me.

I've always been attracted to women who are assertive and have confidence - qualities older women possess. They've been on the Earth a little longer. They're more seasoned. They don't play games. They know what they want, and they're not afraid to tell you.