The artists who stand out to me have a passion for what they do. There are a lot of people who can… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
My mother's a genius. She just kept feeding me art on whatever we had; paper plates, silver platter, didn't matter. You know,… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
The best gift I was ever given was the arts. My mum gave me those on a silver platter. Growing up, her… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
When I sing, I have to live in that moment, so my audience can feel that. That is my reason for doing… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
There's a high school in Camden, New Jersey, I call the Jill Scott School. It's the Camden Creative Arts High School. Those… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
I think, as an artist, you have to have experienced some deep turmoil, some kind of pain, because that's what connects you… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
Whatever happens in my life, whether I stand up or I fall down, whatever the case, I'm going to use it in… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
The highs, the lows, the peaks, the valleys, whatever, it's all going to go into the art, whether I'm singing or acting… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
I think all any artist or person wants to do is grow spiritually, emotionally, professionally and mentally. — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
One of the things I love about Africa is the amount of dignity and respect and humility you see all the time. You don't… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
Being on set is a hard thing. A lot of people are like, 'Oh, you get to make a movie, and it's all fun.'… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
I just think fashion is about enjoying yourself and being comfortable in your skin and allowing you to be you - all the way… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
I just think it's silly to be stingy with compliments. If you see someone and they strike you as beautiful in any way, why… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
I'm being all of me, and it feels stupendous. I don't want to leave this feeling. — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
I think I've changed more as a person and, as I change as a person, there is new added creativity. I've seen more... I've… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
People say that they like the characters that they believe that I am. But, I don't as much. I like the characters that I… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
Singing and acting suit me. I made a vow to myself, to do everything that I can do with this life that I have,… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
Ooh, if I gave you peaches outta my own garden and I made you a peach pie, would you slap me out? Wonder if… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
I had to wear a fat suit to play Mma Ramotswe in 'The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.' She's described as being like a… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
