All Jill Scott Quotes
- I could hear music playing in the background of works by certain authors, like Poe and Shakespeare. And I discovered Nikki Giovanni when I was… Almost Like
- I did an internship at the Ardent theatre company in Philly after dropping out of college. I was earning $165 a week building sets and… Anything Going
- I didn't leave home until 27. I was an only child raised in Philadelphia by my mother and grandmother. My grandmother controlled the stove. She… Ate
- I don't think I'll get married again. I'm not looking for it. What I can say about my divorce and my failed engagement is that… Bar
- I don't want to force anything on anyone. I'm not trying to bust you over the head and make you buy this record or this… Anyone
- 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 small… Africa
- I just want to continue to grow, as an actor, and dig. Hopefully, one day, I'll lose myself in a role. My only worry about… Able
- I like to read Octavia E. Butler's 'Wild Seed' over and over again. And J. California Cooper's 'The Wake of the Wind.' That one makes… Butler
- I never expected the White House to be warm, and the artwork on the walls was extraordinary. I am a fan of the Louvre, but… Artwork
- I panicked when my son, Jett, stopped eating baby food. He's only two, but his food vocabulary is fantastic. He likes my baked tilapia and… Baby
- I think human beings will always still really enjoy using our imaginations, and 'Fringe' allows you to do that. It's slightly scary and believable. There… Allows
- I think the first time I really heard poetry was in the schoolyard. Just the little limericks that kids say when they're jumping rope and… Call
- I truly have a village supporting me. My son has godmothers, godfathers, grandparents and so many others in his life who love him as much… Both
- I truly loved being pregnant and feeling what was going on inside my body and watching it change. It's difficult to recoup, but still amazing… Amazing
- I was backstage at the House of Blues in L.A where I was about to perform, and Stevie Wonder and Prince turned up at my… All
- I was once making a burger for myself at my boyfriend's house and a lyric started pouring out and I had to catch it, so… Another Room
- I was reading poetry to my girlfriends, and they were like, 'You're really good. You should go to some poetry readings or something.' And I… Bit
- I would say for every successful black woman in America or in the world, really, it's difficult to be the head of the household, financially.… America
- I'd been told that when you first put your feet on African ground, you'll be hit by a feeling of overwhelming understanding, like you've returned… African
- I'd love to work with Missy Elliott. I'd love to work with Bonnie Raitt. I'd love, love, love to work with Barbra Streisand. I'm reaching,… Barbra