It was always my intention to direct. I went to film school. And then I wanted to know how to work with actors, so I went to acting school. And then by the end of that, I caught the bug.

People have different ideas of who I am. And I think because I'm very private, people make up the strangest ideas of who and why and what.

I always saw myself as a big-nosed, big-eared kid. I've never tried to kind of capitalize on that stuff. I think a lot of people do when they can.

Yoga allows you to rediscover a sense of wholeness in your life.

Never exaggerate. Never say more than you really mean.

I think Africa will have a crisper impact on Europe, as it has traditionally, and then that will filter into the American cultural psyche, in the way that India has.

Persecution was at least a sign of personal interest.

Chocolate is cheaper than therapy, and you don't need an appointment.

I like to think of myself as the girl that no one can get, that no one can keep in their hand.

Old secrets are like old wounds; they fester.

Democrats, overpaid celebrities, the mainstream media that are so lazy, they are willing to endanger your lives, gamble with your life to try and score cheap political points!

I told you: you can make yourself love anybody.

Some feel lonely because they haven't found that perfect 'companion' yet. Sometimes Allah sends everyone else away so you can find that only in Him.