Hell is a conspiracy, and the first requirement of a conspiracy is that it remain underground.

Ignorance breeds antipathy. Until I got to know how computers worked, I didn't want anything to do with them. I said, 'Well, why do I need them? I write letters.' Which I still do.

I wasn't a financial pro, and I paid the price.

The joys of heaven will surely compensate for the sorrows of earth.

If two actors have an equal creative give and take between them, it translates beautifully on the screen.

I try to treat all the money I'm making like it's the last time I'm going to make it.

Just the idea of making money can increase your skin conductancy, meaning there's a current of excitement.

When I try to describe myself to God I say, 'Lord, remember me? Black? Female? Six-foot tall? The writer?' And I almost always get God's attention.

The secret is to believe in your dreams; in your potential that you can be like your star, keep searching, keep believing and don’t lose faith in yourself.

Shift from judgment to compassion to love.

George Clooney is a wonderful philanthropist. But I've heard regular people say, "Would he just shut up and be hot?"