I look at the stories that Spike Lee tells... Great stories. Great director, great storyteller.

You can't build your life around hurts from the past" -Tyler Perry The Family That Preys

It's a dream realized to partner with Oprah and bring scripted programming to OWN. She has accomplished so much with the network, and I'm excited to work with her to be a part of its continued growth.

A mother’s love is stronger than distance, more powerful than time and can transcend the grave.

I'm very open to fresh talent, and I love the underdog, people who have been counted out, because they come in with a different type of hunger. I'm all for the underdog, so I'd like to talk to anybody who shows up with that sort of thirst.

I had one request when I started doing the plays. My prayer was: God let me do well enough to be able to take care of my mother. I was able to do that 'til the day she died because of my audience. So, they've already done enough. All I ask for now is their continued support.

Are You Living or Just Existing?" -Tyler Perry The Family That Preys