My family was very, very receptive to all; all races, religions.

My people were homesteading in Colorado before Emancipation.

I like serious films, the moneymaking blockbusters that don't make any kind of sense and John Carpenter films.

That's what he was saying, the civil rights movement - judge me for my character, not how black my skin is, not how yellow my skin is, how short I am, how tall or fat or thin; It's by my character.

Struggle and survival, losing and winning, doesn't matter. It's entering the race that counts. You enter, you can win, you can lose .... but it's all about entering the race.

Me, sexy? I'm just plain ol' beans and rice.

I really hate to see abusive behavior being passed on from generation to generation to generation, when we have access to health and counseling.

I don't believe that I should just do A-movies, I just do the work as an artist.

Women are allowed more freedoms and we're fighting for more freedoms, we're experiencing more freedoms won.

My grandfather was the first feminist in my life. He taught me if a woman can do something, a man will respect her.

And as I reinvent myself and I'm constantly curious about everything, I can't wait to see what's around the corner in newfound art and entertainment and exploration.

The student can read as fast as his mind will let him, not as slow as his eyes make him.

I don't love studying. I hate studying. I like learning. Learning is beautiful.

The Christian life is one of faith, where we find ourselves routinely overdriving our headlights but knowing it's okay because God is in control and has a purpose behind it.

Your paycheck is not your employer's responsibility, it's your responsibility. Your employer has no control over your value, but you do.

I like to do projects that are off-the-wall and on top-of-the-wall.

I am a figure skater, which helps me appreciate Newton's theory of mechanics.

I had a nice time over Christmas. I watched EastEnders - blimey, that makes my job look easy!

Anyone can lead when the plan is working. The best lead when the plan falls apart.

God help the patient.