My main form of exercise is my bike. I dont have a car, so I cycle everywhere.

I never watch anything I do. I really would rather just not know at all how I come across.

I do love being an actress. The other stuff, the 'fame', well - you know what? - you don't actually have to buy into it if you don't want to.

I dont like going for more than a year without doing theater. I dont mind falling flat on my face so long as I feel Im open to the possibility of something extraordinary happening.

I feel as proud to be Jewish as I feel to be black

As a black actress, all I was offered in British film was the best friend role, whereas in television, I was offered a whole spectrum of parts.

I hate you' she said to me one afternoon. 'I really, really hate you.' Call me sensitive, but I couldn't help but take it personally.

Some people get what they want because they grab the power and swing it, and some people don’t.

Travel was a species of warfare.

Blood, sweat, and tea, sister! That's what it takes to achieve all great and terrible things.

I am going to take one day a month to visit non-technology companies to learn and get inspiration from other industries and organizations.

Faith in the guidance of Spirit gives you the courage to take risks, because you're assured that whatever happens, a Higher Power is on your side and you will survive.

Having a good director is very important. It's crucial. When you do good work with a certain director, you want to work with them again, and hopefully vice versa.

...She's understood the power of stories. Their magical ability to refill the wounded part of people.

What shelter to grow ripe is ours? What leisure to grow wise?

Where you are, whatever your condition is; Always try to be a lover.