I'm fighting the label of 'Black' actress simply because it's very limiting in people's eyes, especially people who are making movies.

You have to believe in yourself in spite of what other people believe.

Thank you, God, because I am lucky. Also let's face it, it turns out I'm black. And I'm having a career quite different from lots of people, so I feel doubly lucky.

If you're willing to stand for what you believe in ... you won't need advice from me, because you will be able to handle whatever comes.

Did you know children are dying because of AIDS. Missing the medicines that prevent transmission from mother to child. Missing the protection from parents teachers and role models that can teach them about the danger, and keep them safe from sexual exploitation. Children are missing your support. Unite for children. Unite against AIDS.

I want Carl Sagan to explain the sky to me.

Normal is nothing more than a cycle on a washing machine.