For the past two years, I have literally judged Tyler Perry's book, Higher Is Waiting, by its cover. I took one look at the cover, which if I'm being honest, is kinda cheesy, and figured the contents would be, too. So, for two years, I passed that book in the same bookstore and watched it collect ...
Someone’s Life Is Tied To Your Dreams
Tyler Perry’s speech at the BET Awards last week really had a profound effect on me. As the movie director, writer and actor accepted the Ultimate Icon Award, he gave one charge to the people sitting in the room: “own your stuff.” What he was saying to them is, get in the driver’s ...
Don’t Let People Talk You Out Of Your Dream
A year ago, I read a wonderful book by Steve Harvey called Jump. I actually spotted it in an airport bookstore while running to my connecting flight. Hands down one of the most inspirational books I have ever read. If anyone knows anything about Steve Harvey, they know that he is a big doer and ...
Tyler Perry’s A Madea Family Funeral – Save Your Money
Let me say from the onset that I am a Tyler Perry fan. Not Tyler Perry the filmmaker. Not Tyler Perry the writer. Tyler Perry, the man. I love that he his living his wildest dream and continues to persevere in spite of the criticisms levelled against him. I find his composure dignified and ...