“I'm a storyteller who wants to tell untold, meaningful, universal stor...” — Janelle Monae Quote

“I'm a storyteller who wants to tell untold, meaningful, universal stories in unforgettable ways. I want to do it all, study it all, and find my place in it.”

“I love men. But evil men? I will not tolerate that. You don't deserve to be in my presence. If you're going to rule this world, I am not going to contribute anymore until you change it.”

“I had a strong visceral reaction to the 'Moonlight' script, partly because I felt I knew all of these characters.”

“I would like to balance my career, do meaningful cinema and also do fluff films.”

“I remember those days with Bergman with great nostalgia. We were aware that the films were going to be quite important, and the work felt meaningful.”

“On a meaningful day, everything you wear can have meaning. It becomes what I wore That Day, whether that day is a beginning or an end.”