When black women are down with you and in your corner, you have an ally that will move Heaven and Earth.

As far as the illusion of the fame, yes, I can definitely appreciate it.

What I have learned in this life is you can never be ashamed of where you come from.

When it all comes down to it, life isn't about how much we get - it's about how much we share.

'Madea' is a Southern term. It's short for 'mother dear.' So there are a lot of Madeas out there.

I didn't have a catharsis for my childhood pain, most of us don't, and until I learned how to forgive those people and let it go, I was unhappy.

It's most important that you surround yourself with positivity always, and have it in your mind at all times.