I don't trust white critics' judgment about most things that deal with black life, particularly when a black person is the creator.

It goes without saying that your friends are usually the first to discuss your personal business behind your back.

Pay attention to the things that agitate you. It will tell you a lot about yourself.

Writing is my shelter. I don't hide behind the words; I use them to dig inside my heart to find the truth.

Look, as my mama always said, 'One monkey don't stop no show.

I'm not an angry woman. I'm not bitter.

If you jump to conclusions, you make terrible landings.