When I was 9 years old, Star Trek came on.

What we're doing is not just about becoming a model. It's bigger than that. It's shining a spotlight on folks who know who they are. They know what they want to do. And in terms of modeling, they're already working. They know what they're doing! They're fantastic!

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

Sitting at the table during Color Purple and looking up and suddenly realizing I was acting in front of Steven Spielberg, was pretty cool. It was pretty good.

Just call me black, if you want to call me anything.

I won once [an Oscar]. So it can't be that racist.

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.