I was homeless for a little bit. I was on people's couches, but it was an amazing journey. I got to make people laugh all the way. Sherri Shepherd amazebitecouch Change image and share on social
Sometimes I just said, 'I don't want tilapia anymore; I can't even deal with salad. I want M&M's and Ruffles.' Sherri Shepherd anymoredealruffle Change image and share on social
I worked at Sears in the Woodfield Mall as a gift wrapper. I'm actually a great gift wrapper, and the customers were so nice to me. I was only 16, and eventually Sears put me in customer service because I was so friendly. Sherri Shepherd customereventuallyfriendly share on social
Wigs have always been a part of my life and have become a staple accessory in my closet. I can remember being a little girl and hearing all the commotion in my house from my mom, aunts and grandmother when picking out their wigs for the day. It was such a good time for them and part of their everyday beauty routine. Sherri Shepherd accessoryauntbeauty share on social
My grandmother taught me that accomplishments meant less than what you left behind. I started to ask myself what impact my comedy would have on people's lives. And that changed my act. I got cleaner. I stopped talking about generic stuff like airplane peanuts and started speaking the truth about my gift. Sherri Shepherd accomplishmentactairplane share on social
I had a lot of guilt as a single mother trying to raise a child. I had to go to work and Jeffrey was screaming that he didn't want me to. You have to give yourself permission to let go of the guilt. Sherri Shepherd childgiveguilt Change image and share on social
A lot of people say it's cathartic to cook, and I'm like, 'How is it cathartic washing all these dishes?' Sherri Shepherd catharticcookdish Change image and share on social
For me, wigs and hairpieces are an everyday part of my life. One day I can wear what I like to call my 'Back to you, Barbara' look - professional and full of layers - and the next day you may see me in my 'Bubblin' Brown Sugar' look - curly, fun and bubbly. Sherri Shepherd backbarbarabrown share on social
Growing up, we didn't have any money - we shopped where you picked your shoes out of a bin. When I was little, I said, 'When I grow up, I'm going to have nice shoes.' Sherri Shepherd bingrowmoney Change image and share on social
I'm not into the Oscar and Emmys as much as I used to be because I'm tired of looking at people who don't look like me. Sherri Shepherd emmysoscarpeople Change image and share on social