I am the mother of a 6-year-old now, so that's changed my entire perspective.

I’m a black woman who is from Central Falls, Rhode Island. I’m dark skinned. I’m quirky. I’m shy. I’m strong. I’m guarded. I’m weak at times. I’m sensual. I’m not overtly sexual. I am so many things in so many ways and I will never see myself on screen. And the reason I will never see myself up on screen is because that does not translate with being black.

To me, it's always a luxury to be able to work with the best of the best because they make it easier for you to do what you do.

You cannot win an Emmy for roles that are simply not there.

They say the two most important days in a person's life were the day you were born and the day you discover why you were born.

It's always hard to be private in public, which is what acting is because you have to do thing really emotionally naked.

I love Wal-Mart. You can put that down. I love Wal-Mart. My husband and I hang out there.