The artists who stand out to me have a passion for what they do. There are a lot of people who can sing. It’s just like when you go to church and people are singing because it sounds good, not because it feels good. There’s a difference.
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.
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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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To be a queen of a household is a powerful thing.
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Anytime you share life stories with other people, you know, you are acknowledging their humanity and kind of accessing some things about yourself, and other people start to expect things about themselves. It’s kind of like a fellowship.
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Every community needs a rec center.
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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 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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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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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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I truly loved being pregnant and feeling what was going on inside my body and watching it change. It’s difficult to recoup, but still amazing nonetheless. I would have another one.
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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.
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When I get onstage, I automatically feel beautiful.
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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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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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