I don't think the dreams die - I think that people give up. I think it gets too hard.

You put some Vaseline under your eyes at night and under your chin, and you put a little bit on your chest and you'll avoid stretch marks and I'll get you some Vaseline, you can change your oil and fry chicken with it, too, but you best make sure you have something.

I'm not afraid to have a character say, 'I am a Christian,' or, 'I believe in God,' because I think they represent real people on this Earth.

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.

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

Don't make a black woman take off her earrings".

Once you're truly happy with yourself alone, that's when you are safe to find the right person to spend the rest of your life with.