There is a class system in acting just like in anything else. Black females fall in a category below black male actors..

Chick Corea was a great influence on me, musically, as I was growing up..

My older sister Nikki went to Hampton music school in Virginia, then to another school later in New York..

When I was five years old I knew I wanted to act..

So many comics have such low self-esteem..

I face every project the same way - do it right and give 110%. 100% isn't good enough..

My family is very theatrical..

If you're going to do something, make it right and make it as good as you can. Don't waste anybody's time, especially your own..

Singing was the big focus and outlet for me..

My driving force is spirituality..

It's all about humanity, humility, and integrity..

I'm not the classic type - fair skin, very beautiful women of a classic type, I'm talking about now..

I've played piano and guitar when I was younger..

This business is all about being seen, and the more people see you the better..

I got an early education from television..

Watched Star Wars in 77 and that's when I got into watching films. I was just blown away by it..

And I used to listen to a lot of jazz..

Voice is my instrument..

I fit into the quirky, character class type of actor..