Tracee Ellis Ross

I'm always touched by people's different stories of who they are and why they made the choices that they made. I feel so empowered by the story behind the person.

I'm extremely blessed to have the extraordinary mother that I have, and I don't mean Diana Ross, I mean the mother. My mom paved a road that didn't exist, as did Oprah.

It is important to me to take care of my skin. In general I don't like to wear foundation; I'm not a fan of the look. I like my skin fresh and natural enough so my freckles show through.

Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process.

Peace of mind for five minutes, that's what I crave.

Buddha means awareness, the awareness of body and mind that prevents evil from arising in either.