We all possess exactly what we need to be our greatest selves.

I was very fortunate to be able to represent an icon to many African Americans.

The unique essence of being an artist is dying. Eveything looks the same. Now there’s a formula. And it works. - But it takes away from the reason we do it.

There's always that one person, That will always have your heart. That one person for me is you.

Strivers achieve what dreamers believe.

I have this bodyguard so if I get tired of signing Autographs I ask him to step in. It's hard because people get angry at you, but I've got a life to live too.

When I reflect on the issues that black Hollywood has had with the lack of representation at the Oscars, I realized that we have a responsibility to tell stories that are meaningful for our history.