Quotes from Nicole Ari Parker


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It's not how pretty you are or how talented you are. It's that if these five people on this day in this room like you, then you get a job.


My husband and I are loyal to our community and very approachable, even though we're kind of mainstream.


Take all the hype out of the exercise and think of it as brushing your teeth.


Every parent knows this moment in a child's age when he or she needs your attention in a very specific way because it's the beginning and ending of the early life of imagination. It's such a responsibility.


Hair is an issue for most women, and after washing, blow-drying, flat-ironing, curling, braiding, twisting and spending the time and money on it, who wants to mess it up by sweating and having to do it all over again?


I think 'Soul Food' had the biggest impact on me because that's where I was really able to shine as an actress and because I also met my husband there, and that was a huge turning point in my personal life. So, that show will stick with me forever and ever and ever.


Once there are more African Americans and Asian Americans behind the scenes as producers, writers, and directors, I think more inclusive casting will happen.


You shouldn't marry unless the both of you are on the same page on a lot of things. Life is going to deal you blows, and you have to be together. Your values and priorities have to be on the same page; otherwise, it won't work.


You think you need the newest shoe and the newest outfit. We forget exercising is free. We forget it only takes a little bit every day.


My daughter has a vivid imagination, and so does my son.


My humor is a lot like Kristen Wiig's from 'Saturday Night Live' or 'Bridesmaids.' Quirky, off the beaten path.


If you're actually talking to someone who's been through a disastrous number of years, that only means one thing: They survived it.


I'm really into nutrition from the inside out.


I went to an all-girls private school, where we played field hockey and lacrosse.


I love the theater. I love being on stage; I love the live audience. I also love dressing up and all of the make-believe.


I love Malcolm Lee and jumped on the opportunity to work with him as a director.


I have one little pooch-y stomach in a picture, and all of a sudden I'm pregnant.


I have a real no-nonsense dad who taught me how to be resilient at a very young age.


I enjoy using coconut oil - not only for my skin and hair, but I'll digest it.


I did everything pretty cliche as an actor in New York. I read the trades, I sent out 'head shots.'