I was conceived after doctors told my mother she'd never have children. I'm a miracle - we all are. — 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
For my writing, and because I love talking to young women about life, I often asked them which would they rather have… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
I truly have a village supporting me. My son has godmothers, godfathers, grandparents and so many others in his life who love… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
My son has godmothers, godfathers, grandparents and so many others in his life who love him as much as I do. They're… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
Lately I've been going to all these high schools talking to the students, answering their questions, listening to what they have to… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
When I was growing up, my mother would take me to plays and museums, and we'd talk about life. Those times helped… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
Power doesn't have to be on such a big scale for powerful things to occur. Within your own home, you can be… — 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
