My parents were always supportive. They didn't say, 'Get a real job.' They believed in the arts, and they prepared me to be skilled. I'm lucky I can drop into these worlds - into a studio or onto a set… — Vanessa Williams Copy Share Image
When Cuba Gooding Jr. and I were doing 'The Trip to Bountiful,' we would always go to BXL, a Belgian restaurant/bar. It was across… — Vanessa Williams Copy Share Image
Sometimes the very thing your looking for is the one thing you can't see. — VANESSA WILLIAMS Copy Share Image
I love to ski and drive fast cars and the thrill of exciting things. — Vanessa Williams Copy Share Image
I don't really shop a lot, just cause I'd rather not spend my money on clothes. — Vanessa Williams Copy Share Image
It's not like I refuse to try roles other than being a strong female boss, but I am 54, and I'm happy I'm still… — Vanessa Williams Copy Share Image
As I grow older, I feel like my authentic self has been able to shine through more and more, and people can see that. — Vanessa Williams Copy Share Image
My parents were always supportive. They didn't say, 'Get a real job.' They believed in the arts, and they prepared me to be skilled.… — Vanessa Williams Copy Share Image
Whether it's your family, friends, community that you connect with, don't be afraid to reach out. That's my biggest advice that I can say… — Vanessa Williams Copy Share Image
I've got a yoga instructor and a trainer. I just started a heavy-bag class, which is like boxing and cardio, and I salsa dance… — Vanessa Williams Copy Share Image
Kids are on their keyboards so much, between their smartphones and laptops, no one writes anything anymore. It's atrocious. — Vanessa Williams Copy Share Image
I am not a lesbian and I am not a slut, and somehow I am going to make people believe me. — Vanessa Williams Copy Share Image
Sometimes the snow comes down in June, sometimes the sun goes 'round the moon, just when I thought our chance had passed, you go… — Vanessa Williams Copy Share Image
I've picked up a lot of fans from doing 'Ugly Betty': a lot of teenagers who didn't even know I had a singing career. — Vanessa Williams Copy Share Image
Both my parents were educators, so interviews and college applications and shaking hands and looking people in the eye and feeling confident and knowing… — Vanessa Williams Copy Share Image
