I put a thong on a few months ago trying to be sexy. I've been looking for it but ain't seen it since.

Forgiveness is important in families, especially when there are so many secrets that need to be healed - for the most part, every family's got them.

What I've found about it is that there are some folks you can talk to until you're blue in the face--they're never going to get it and they're never going to change. But every once in a while, you'll run into someone who is eager to listen, eager to learn, and willing to try new things. Those are the people we need to reach. We have a responsibility as parents, older people, teachers, people in the neighborhood to recognize that.

Tyler Perry's brand is faith, family and this whole thing that I've built, while my company, 34th Street Films, is like Disney's Touchstone. We can do anything. People don't know what to expect from me yet.

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

You need to know that you can't honor God when you're chained to the voice and opinions of man.

What excites me? Had you asked me that question a few years ago, the answer would’ve rolled right off my tongue. Today, I think it's moving and uplifting my audience. Having them get it and go with it. That excites me.