Something I've noticed as I get older is that I do think about the future more. It's all positive thinking.

I'm portable. I carry a laptop and a little recording studio on my back.

I live a normal life.

I think it's really important to live in the moment.

I wasn't interested in fame or fortune. I was interested in being an actor and being creative. I was very adamant about that.

Growing up on a farm was the best. I remember loving that expanse of space. The sky at night was so clear, I could see every star.

I'm a bit hyperactive as an actor, I like to keep moving.

I'm pretty unusual for an actress in Hollywood because I am totally unselfconscious about my body.

I used to paint a lot of oil and now I paint more mixed-media stuff.

I'm always writing lyrics. I have so many lyrics on so many stray pieces of paper. Everywhere.

Playing different characters in different films helps keep you excited about what you do. It always seems like a whole new adventure.

If you are willing to work for it, you can obtain whatever you want. Just put in the hard work and watch everything begin to move your way.

The most essential prerequisite to understanding is to be able to admit when you don't understand something

I know that our world is going through a very difficult time right now, but I will never lose my faith in humanity, and our incredible ability to overcome just about anything.

As governor of Lagos, I never signed a cheque and never fixed contract prices.

I've never been an all-black girl. I like pinks and blues and greens. If you come over to my closet, you'll be able to find a rainbow of things to wear.

Only a rat can win a rat race.

You can't argue with math, Carter. You'll always lose.

Denial, perhaps, is a necessary human mechanism to cope with the heartaches of life.

There is no role I cannot play except a midget.

I love you, Im Meahri. I'm sorry because you suffered alone. For admitting it so late, I am sorry. You aren't going anywhere now. I am not letting you go anywhere.