I'm a really good gymnast. I can do splits and back handsprings. I'm always asked to do it on a talk show. And every time I go they say will you do it. I say yeah, but I'm always wearing high heels or a short dress. And I keep saying one time I'm going to go on and wear jeans and sneakers so I can do back flips. |
I'm done with men, ... I'm going to be alone. I have no luck with relationships. I don't think I'm made for marriage. |
I'm so glad I did Swordfish because I would never have been able to take a role like Monster's Ball had I not got through those inhibitions that were holding me back. |
I've pretty much learned I can let that [being black] hinder me if I want to ... or I can fight for different kinds of roles. |
I've worn this cape for two movies now and I never flew. |
In the X-Men the women are so strong and sexy! We really kick some male butt! |
It very hard to separate one's self from a character. Sometimes the people closest to me have to be very understanding. |
It's scary to be that vulnerable on film, ... This movie was all about shedding inhibitions for most of the cast, really, you know, saying things and presenting images that were risky because you never know how people are going to take them. |
It's scary to be that vulnerable on film. |
Just to be true to myself, which is why I did this movie. I figured everyone was going to freak out and say, 'Why would you do that after Dorothy Dandridge?' My answer is 'Because I can.' And that feels really good to be comfortable saying that. |
Mulholland Drive. |
Never say never, but moving away didn't help our romance, that's for sure! |
Nice check! |
Oh, my God. I'm sorry. This moment is so much bigger than me. This moment is for Dorothy Dandridge, Lena Horne, Diahann Carroll. ... It's for every nameless, faceless woman of color who now has a chance because this door tonight has been opened. |
Secretly part of me has always wanted to try cocaine, but I just couldn't imagine sniffing anything up my nose. It seems like that would hurt. |