Maybe if you're younger you have more energy - but that's a big maybe. Because at this stage of life, I have more patience, understanding, wisdom, re….

I don't really like horror shows, horror movies, or any of that. I'm really a lightweight, in terms of that..

Don't settle for average. Bring your best to the moment. Then, whether it fails or succeeds, at least you know you gave all you had. We need to live ….

You can't always do that which you can do in your sleep. That doesn't fulfill an artist. You're looking for places where you can grow, in some way, w….

This is a career about images. It's celluloid; they last for ever. I'm a black woman from America. My people were slaves in America, and even though ….

When you realize that every breath is a gift from God. When you realize how small you are, but how much he loved you. That he, Jesus, would die, the ….

Loving God is like my being black. I just am. [No one says] 'You know what? I'm gonna be blacker today!' It's my culture. It's not something I put on….

When you ask the best questions of yourself and others, you invite the best answers..

People confuse the person and the part..

I really believe that what I do as an actress is my God-given talent. This is my calling, not my career..

I would have to say honestly I was very pleased to be in a movie whether it was good or bad with De Niro, Norton and Brando even if I don't have an….

As an actor, you're used to putting on characters, taking them off, becoming someone else, doing your research, and working on that..

Drink a bunch of water and get facials regularly. I take care of my skin..

It’s more than just saying lines and turning the light on. You have to drive the story - there’s a technical aspect..

I look in the eyes and I see the heart. As long as it's a human story. I would like to turn on my television and see African American, Hispanic, Asia….

Acting is my calling, not my career..

I deal in a very artistic way of what interests me and marks my passion, and I try to - whether its good or not - am in love with acting and the stag….

I think if you're able to do over the course of your career 20, 30, 50 very wonderful rich characters, you'd rather have that than an Oscar..

Memories are meant to fade, Lenny. They're designed that way for a reason..

I love vegan choices, raw food choices, and I’ll eat whatever I have to in order to get into whatever shape I need to get into for any one particular….

My mom was always pretty supportive. She saw me do plays and she'd always act out the parts I did. My aunt, who played a big part in my life, was a l….