In Monster's Ball I Went Nude, Which

Being A Black Woman, I've Often Felt I've Been Judged By My Sex And My Race, And I Have Always Known That It Shouldn't Hamper Me.

I Chose A Sunflower Because When Darkness Descends They Close Up To Regenerate. But I Really Wish I'd Never Had The Tattoo In The First Place. Clean, Clear Skin Is Always Better.

Growing Older Is Not Such A Big Deal For Me, Despite The Fears That Older Actresses Have In Hollywood. When I Hit 40, For Example, I Didn't Feel 40 - Or Whatever That Is Supposed To Feel Like.

When A Young Woman Tells Me That She Wants To Become And Actor, I Say, 'no, Be A Writer. Or Go To Business School And Learn How To Run A Studio.' The Only Real Change Will Come From Behind The Scenes.

After My Divorce, I Was Struggling To Find My Own Voice. Through Reading, I Gained My Power Back.