I really do hate to sing.

Don't be afraid to feel as angry or as loving as you can, because when you feel nothing, it's just death.

Always be smarter than the people who hire you.

I'm me, and I'm like nobody else.

The best thing about living... Is the chance to keep on doing it!

My identity is very clear to me now, I am a black woman.

Nobody black or white who really believes in democracy can stand aside now; everybody's got to stand up and be counted.

You have to be taught to be second class; you're not born that way.

You wouldn't be allowed to get on a particular bus, but you'd be asked to sign your autograph.

You have to be taught to be second class; you're not born that way. But the slanting process is so subtle that you frequently don't realize how you're being slanted until very late in the game.

I found out along the way that they like you a little imperfect.

Sometimes the right thing feels all wrong until it is over and done with.

There is no reality other than perceptual reality.

I'm involved in some action scenes, so they'll train me for that. I'll be working with my acting coach to prepare for my character.

I now find my political philosophy more in line with Democrats than Republicans.

I have a Damien Hirst spot painting which I love. It has pride of place over my dining-room table.

That's how women are with me " said Paul. "They want me like mad but they don't want to belong to me.

If you drink enough beer, everything turns in to a bed.

Yet earth has never child she may not slay, Nor sea a lover that she cannot kill.

Civil disobedience and excitement and intoxication go ill together.

Food should be a love offering.