Rather than focus on your critics, focus on the people who are impacted by your work.

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.

It's always been easier for me to have a costume to hide behind.

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.

People see truth in my films. That's what they react to, and that's what they relate to.

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.

He who has the gold makes the rules.