Everything starts with writing. I heard Nikki Giovanni and was blown away. I just thought 'wow'; she was writing from a black… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
I could hear music playing in the background of works by certain authors, like Poe and Shakespeare. And I discovered Nikki Giovanni… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
Nikki Giovanni! I got a book of hers from the library, and there was this woman who could paint me on paper… — 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
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
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
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
I'm being all of me, and it feels stupendous. I don't want to leave this feeling. — Jill Scott Copy Share
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
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
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
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
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
Common is one of the nicest people I've ever met, and to describe him as a vile rapper because he has an opinion... just… — Jill Scott Copy Share
As slavery died for the greater good of America, and the movement for equality sputtered to life, the white woman was on the cover… — Jill Scott Copy Share
I've done a lot of fighting in my time, and I'm down to do some more. I don't want to, but you know, there's… — Jill Scott Copy Share
