I realized that here's a moment for me to learn so until I learn and understand more about how types of films are done - action, sci-fi - even though I have a desire to do it, I won't go into it until I'm very clear that I can do it and that moment hasn't come yet. Maybe one day I will ready, but for now, I just enjoyed playing the character.

I've always wanted to work with Blair, and finally the timing was right. I have a tremendous amount of respect for him. I think he's a hugely underrated actor in Hollywood.

Everyone can relate to love, hurt, pain, learning how to forgive, needing to get over, needing the power of God in their life.

'Madea' is a Southern term. It's short for 'mother dear.' So there are a lot of Madeas out there.

As far as the illusion of the fame, yes, I can definitely appreciate it.

Forgiveness is giving up the hope of what happened to you from being different.

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