Hollywood is finally waking up to the fact that people who go to church also go to the movies. I'm not sure what took them so long to see that or how long they'll keep it up.

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

I haven't had a worst business decision, because I believe all things work together for good.

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.

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.

Statistics say that I'm supposed to be in jail. And I'm not supposed to be alive.

A mother’s love is stronger than distance, more powerful than time and can transcend the grave.