If I was doing a talk show, I would do the kind of show that comes on just once a month, with amazing guests.

We're here for a reason. I believe a bit of the reason is to throw little torches out to lead people through the dark.

[On writing to Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple:] I told her I would play a Venetian blind, dirt on the floor, anything.

I think because I've gotten permission from my style icons like Tim Gunn and André Leon Talley, who say to me, "You don't need to dress like anyone else, because you're your own fashion icon. You represent comfortable. And you do fashion your way, and you should be at Fashion Week." They gave me permission to enjoy it! And it's great!

You've got to vote for someone. It's a shame, but it's got to be done.

I have witnessed things the ancients would have called miracles, but they are not miracles. They are the products of someone's dream, and they happen as the result of hard work.

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