Madea’ is a Southern term. It’s short for ‘mother dear.’ So there are a lot of Madeas out there.
TYLER PERRYI think, you know, the people that have seen my work, I think it speaks to the possibility of getting better, and, I’m sorry, I’m still on the last caller.
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There’s a huge demand for my entertainment, and I can’t meet the need. So I decided to try a TV show to reach as many of my fans as possible.
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I don’t think the dreams die – I think that people give up. I think it gets too hard.
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A miniskirt shows just enough to cause some mystery. What these young women lack is mystery so the old women have to have it.
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Ever since I’ve been blessed with success, I’ve struggled a little with anonymity and even family. I’ve had people calling asking for money, and I have to ask them first, ‘Are you working? Have you been trying to help yourself?’ Then I feel like I can help.
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Music is always around, and it helps to heighten any emotion.
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It’s always been easier for me to have a costume to hide behind.
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I’ve always wanted to work with Blair, and finally the timing was right. I have a tremendous amount of respect for him. I think he’s a hugely underrated actor in Hollywood.
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We don’t have to wait for people to green light our projects, we can create our own intersections.
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A degree on the wall, without labels on your back, is nothing.
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People say the truth hurts. Hell no, it hurts even more if you do a whole bunch of foolishness to try and avoid it.
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I think, you know, the people that have seen my work, I think it speaks to the possibility of getting better, and, I’m sorry, I’m still on the last caller.
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…when you put on your shortest dress, please leave some mystery in it. That’s the difference between a miniskirt and a ho-skirt. A ho-skirt shows your Frisbee. A miniskirt shows just enough to cause some mystery. What these young women lack is mystery.
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Don’t wait for someone to green light your project, build your own intersection.
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What do you spend $200 million on, with a film? I can’t wrap my brain around that one.
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I’ve never chased money. It’s always been about what I can do to motivate and inspire people.
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