The Lord put me on television to do these things I want to do in the community. And He knew I had a lot to learn. That's why I've been on TV 16 years - not because I'm the greatest actress, but because I need the money. Marla Gibbs actresscommunitygreat share on social
Everything must change and you do what you can with the changes that are made. You can't stop it. You can't fight it. Everybody tries to go back to yesterday, but you can't go back to yesterday. The only time there is, is now. Marla Gibbs backchangefight share on social
We've got to know our history. We have to be able to bring our children to a place that they can be proud of. Marla Gibbs bringchildhave Change image and share on social
After 20 years of doing comedy, I find dramatic work more challenging. Marla Gibbs challengecomedydramatic Change image and share on social
In my life I've learned that true happiness comes from giving. Helping others along the way makes you evaluate who you are. I think that love is what we're all searching for. I haven't come across anyone who didn't become a better person through love. Marla Gibbs evaluategivehappiness share on social
The reason most of the children are having problems in any inner-city neighborhood is because they don't see enough positive role models in their own environment. Marla Gibbs childcityenvironment Change image and share on social
I never thought I was a great mom. I always worked. I fell in love with my children as they got older. Marla Gibbs childfallgreat Change image and share on social
Jazz, of course, is our heritage. Jazz is a culture, it's not a fad. It's up to us to see to it that it stays alive. Marla Gibbs aliveculturefad Change image and share on social
I mean, if cans can be recycled, why not spirits? Marla Gibbs canrecyclespirit Change image and share on social
I truly believe that everything that we do and everyone that we meet is put in our path for a purpose. There are no accidents; we're all teachers - if we're willing to pay attention to the lessons we learn, trust our positive instincts and not be afraid to take risks or wait for some miracle to come knocking at our door. Marla Gibbs accidentafraidattention share on social