You know, people at Wal-Mart are standing there with their uniforms on. I feel like I'm putting on a uniform to do a movie. I don't feel like it's dressing in drag.

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

I've never chased money. It's always been about what I can do to motivate and inspire people.

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

I think there's something that happens at 40 where you settle into your own skin and you stop caring what people think - you realize life is a gift from God and you want to live it to the fullest.

I'm not suspicious of success, I'm suspicious of the people who want to attach themselves because of your success.

What I've learned is you treat women right.