My very first acting gig was in a movie for Russ Parr. He did this movie called "Love for Sale," and that was my first role in any film.

You can't take people's opinions personally. Usually what people say about it is a reflection of them own issues.

I went to an historically black college where we're always told that there's limitation. And so I'm happy to represent for black colleges.

I've really learned to compartmentalize the different parts of my life. I work really hard.

Going from college to being on national TV almost fresh outta school, it happened really fast.

If my goal is to become a movie star, me working at a pizza shop won't help me. I have to make the stars align.

I fell in love with radio once I started working there, and I never stopped.

I think anyone who gives you relationship advice goes off of past relationships they have that didn't work. You've got to follow your own path.

I love film and I love sitcoms, and I was one of those kids that would just go to the movies on the weekend and spend my whole weekend watching all of the movies.

I plan on having the credibility and integrity of being a part of an entertainment news program like 'E!,' in addition to being on the actor side as well.

I can escape to the blissful realms between the pages of books.

I would never understand how hurt and confused and hopeless he must have felt, to decide it wasn't worth trying, and I wasn't mad at him anymore for doing it...

She wasn't sad. Not sad, more like... empty.

You can bear your own faults and why not a fault in your wife?

It's the curiosity that drives me. It's making a difference in the world that prevents me from ever giving up.

And we have very little violence, very, very little violence at the rallies.

A mother never fully delivers.

I'm fascinated how owning something, especially something as big as a home, can affect your political leanings. Home ownership spawns thoughts of equity and maintaining value.

Talent is a universal gift, but it takes a lot of courage to use it. Don't be afraid to be the best.

The greatest grossness sometimes accompanies the greatest refinement, as a natural relief.