A lot of people are crazy, cruel and negative. They got a little too much time on their hands to discuss everybody else. I have a limited amount of e….

I have a no-die clause in every movie. The black people can't be dying all the time..

To me, doing a gay pride show is one of the most fun things. My first show that paid more than $10,000 was in a gay club on New Year’s Eve in San Fra….

No one ever got ahead by going through the motions. You have to constantly be improving yourself. Make your life the masterpiece you want it to be..

If you're prematurely born or if you have things happening when you're like a baby being born. If you have to learn how to walk right or if there's s….

I learned you really do have to make sure you enjoy life..

I think it's important to raise your kids, start 'em early. Teaching them the values and morals, so when they get out there on their own, you know th….

It's not necessarily what a family is typically supposed to look like. But it is what it is. It's about a connection and bond that everyone can ident….

I'm the daughter of a sister whose the mother of a brother who's the brother of another..

It's great to be able to employ people who other people wouldn't consider viable employees..

I need something bigger than myself. And the only thing that can be would be a child. Someone who would help me live even more selflessly..

I love riding, even if it's just my Vespa. You just zip and do your thing. I find there's a different awareness when I ride; it connects me to my sen….

Bowling, I like bowling. I've been getting into this bowling thing. It's kinda fun..

I enjoy just being me. I don't need to be Queen Latifah, the brand, 24 hours a day..

You just have to connect with people who believe in your vision and who will work with you and advance your cause..

When I'm doing something I love, I can lose sleep. I can go and go and go and go. My work ethic is pretty intense. But when it comes to doing somethi….

I write pretty often. I have a home studio. Music is what I do for fun. I never get tired of it, so to take a break from [TV and movies], I would go ….

For me, it might sound cliche, but beauty for me really does start on the inside. It's like a state of mind, a state of love if you will. Then, whate….

Always follow your own path..

I have to be realistic about what I can and can't do. So whatever I do has to really be worth it. I like to master the things I do..

I have always felt strongly about empowering women. I'm living proof that, with confidence and by believing in yourself, you can accomplish any goal..