One day, I just got up to read a poem and started singing. I looked around - the reaction was great. And… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
I've been reading poetry publicly for 20 years, and this is what you do - you express, you sometimes dig a bit… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
I think the first time I really heard poetry was in the schoolyard. Just the little limericks that kids say when they're… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
Heartbreak was the impetus to me writing poems and music in the first place. Over the years, I had my heart broken… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
Heartbreak was the impetus to me writing poems and music in the first place. — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
I was reading poetry to my girlfriends, and they were like, 'You're really good. You should go to some poetry readings or… — 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
