As you make your way along life's tumultuous highways, it's important to note that you should always carry a map, have plenty of fuel in the tank, and take frequent rest stops.

The way to bring about change is to be proactive and active.

One thing I've learned is be comfortable in your skin, and more importantly, be comfortable in your shoes.

I can only live in my truth.

To be silent is to be passive.

You have to create your own path and I'm up to the challenge.

The things that scare you only make you better and stronger.

I just know that the one thing that we all have in common is challenges. No one lives a challenge free life.

Everything happens when it's supposed to.

There are enough negative images of Black women out there and I did not want to portray Dorothy Vaughn in any stereotype. I wanted to make sure that her integrity was preserved.

I'm an Oscar nominee. I love saying that. Whatever happens, I'm going to sing that 'I'm an Oscar nominee' part.

Unleash your potential. Seek the opportunity to make a difference. Success is attainable. You just have to reach out and grab it.

The old attitude toward newspapers was that they were completely disposable - today's newspaper is tomorrow's fish wrap.

Gossip is called gossip because it's not always the truth.

In politics there is no right answer - and no final answer.

Nobody is fully alive who cannot apply to art as much discrimination and appreciation as he applies to the work by which he earns his living.

In a world of disorder and disaster and fraud, sometimes only beauty can be trusted.

influence which is given on the side of money is usually against truth.

Strength is not nearly as important as desire. I don't think you can teach anyone desire. I think it's a gift. I don't know why I have it, but I do.

The economic impact of illegal immigration on taxpayers is catastrophic.

We fear that which we cannot see.