I chose No. 1 Ladies’ Detective, or I’ll say it chose me, and it was an absolute blessing, for the experience of being in Africa for seven months and learning so many different things, from languages to foods to greetings. On so many levels, it was an incredible experience.
JILL SCOTTWhen I was growing up, my mother would take me to plays and museums, and we’d talk about life. Those times helped shape who I became.
More Jill Scott Quotes
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Every community needs a rec center.
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Just bc u loved and lost doesn’t mean stop loving. If u have a nightmare, does it mean u stop dreaming?
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When I get onstage, I automatically feel beautiful.
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I love when I am around a veteran in [show] business. Because I can dig and ask questions, and find out the “who” and “what” of it all.
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When I got my success I became decadent for a while. This was 2003 to 2008. I fell for tiramisu really hard. I’ve become more moderate since, because African-Americans are prone to diabetes.
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I need to find creative diversity because if I get stuck, I get unhappy.
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Our minds do understand that people of all races find genuine love in many places. We dig that the world is full of amazing options.
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I have a few caftans just for lounging purposes. When I want to feel free, it’s the closest thing to feeling naked without being naked.
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I defy any woman who is pregnant and trying to concentrate really hard not to feel distracted.
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A woman is more than the sum of her parts. So I had an opportunity to present some work at the White House. I chose not just to talk about the sky, the planet, love or heartache. I wanted to actually be there, to place a mark on that moment.
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There’s something really magical about having a child – it’s like permission to begin again, start over, reevaluate some things, check yourself. Recognize yourself.
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I truly have a village supporting me. My son has godmothers, godfathers, grandparents and so many others in his life who love him as much as I do. They’re there for both of us. I may not have a mate or husband, but I’m definitely not a single parent.
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When I was 12, I wrote a list of things to do before I died. Own a Picasso was one of those things.
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I think every individual has his or her own power, and it’s a matter of working, taking time and defining what that power is.
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When I was growing up, my mother would take me to plays and museums, and we’d talk about life. Those times helped shape who I became.
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