“I'm much more comfortable in a meritocracy and in reward for good work...” — Desiree Rogers Quote

“I'm much more comfortable in a meritocracy and in reward for good work as opposed to a political environment, where I feel like all of that can be confused.”

“Johnson Publishing offered me an opportunity to build back iconic brands like 'Ebony' and 'Jet' magazines.”

“As social secretary, I was responsible for putting together all the events that the President and the First Lady host.”

“When I started writing, I was a great rationalist and believed I was absolutely in control. But the older one gets, the more confused, and for an artist I think that is quite a good thing: you allow in more of your instinctual self; your dreams, fantasies and memories. It's richer, in a way.”

“I saw all of my supporters being like, 'She's the People's Princess! She's Princess Diana!' At first, I was confused.”

“Throughout my career, I would not be surprised if it has dramas and romcoms in it, just because I like movies. But if I want to make a romcom, I'd have to get past a few confused looks. It'd be a long conversation of: 'Why is this the thing you want to do?'”