My mom, my aunt, and my grandma banded together and gave me a village of support when I was growing up.

Growing up, when I'd throw out the trash, I'd toss it and dart because all the cats would come running. That's why I still don't like cats.

Growing up, I read all three of Frederick Douglass' autobiographies by the time I was 12.

I firmly believe that talent and intelligence are universal, but resources and opportunities are not.

Growing up in America, even in the rougher parts of Elizabeth, I had two nice playgrounds to choose from as a child.

We have big limitations by not having a drummer. It instantly informs a lot of our musical decisions when it comes to writing. What we end up coming out with is not very cerebral music.

While I was growing up, all the boys used to be my buddies. I never got that special kind of attention from them, and I was the tomboy around. Although I've become an actress today, I still have those traits.

Growing up in London was the best.