A degree on the wall, without labels on your back, is nothing.

Developing a good work ethic is a key [to success]. Apply yourself at whatever you do, whether you're a janitor or taking your first summer job, because that work ethic will be reflected in everything you do in life.

There's a huge demand for my entertainment, and I can't meet the need. So I decided to try a TV show to reach as many of my fans as possible.

I got 27 people livin in my head and all of them was about to beat the heck out of you for doin that.

When I have absolutely nothing to do, and I find myself in the middle of all of it going, "Wow!" When nothing's going on, that's when I get to stop and really appreciate the journey.

You can,t make yourself happy by causing other peoples misery -Tyler Perry The Family That Preys

I don't cook, so my favorite dish to prepare is something on the takeout menu.