The key to my perseverance was absolutely loving the craft of acting. I just figured that if I kept doing it, at the very least I would get better at acting. Even if I didn't become a tremendous success, as… — Tamara Taylor Copy Share Image
I saw 'Mahogany' and 'Lady Sings the Blues' when I was little and thought, 'That's what I want to do.' — Tamara Taylor Copy Share Image
Furniture should always be comfortable. And always have a piece of art that you made somewhere in the home. — Tamara Taylor Copy Share Image
Have the pride of the brown girl and know that you'll figure out your own beauty in time. — Tamara Taylor Copy Share Image
Hanging out with my girlfriends is my sanity saver. We go out for a bad chick flick and dinner. I suggest you break free… — Tamara Taylor Copy Share Image
I recommend people develop a fear of elevators, like I have. Even if something is on the tenth floor, I'm walking up. If you… — Tamara Taylor Copy Share Image
I try to be mindful of snacking, but salty chips sometimes sneak in. I tend to avoid sugars - luckily, I am more of… — Tamara Taylor Copy Share Image
L.A. has a lot of good flea markets - the Rose Bowl is always a good one. I have taken to eBay, too. Some… — Tamara Taylor Copy Share Image
I was so shy, it almost paralyzed me in social settings. And as shy people know, that can become a vicious cycle: The more… — Tamara Taylor Copy Share Image
One of the scariest moments was being on Tyler Perry's first movie, 'Diary of a Mad Black Woman.' — Tamara Taylor Copy Share Image
As long as you keep going, you'll keep getting better. And as you get better, you gain more confidence. That alone is success. — Tamara Taylor Copy Share Image
I've noticed that wherever I've lived, I've either painted murals or done something sort of ridiculously over the top to make a space my… — Tamara Taylor Copy Share Image
The world tells lots of people the light is red. You have to trust yourself and say, 'I think the light is green, and… — Tamara Taylor Copy Share Image
