While I'm a New Yorker at heart, and 'Harlem Honey' runs through my veins, Atlanta - its awesome residents and glorious landscapes - has a special place in the hearts of my family and I. Kim Fields More Quotes by Kim Fields More Quotes From Kim Fields I love my family in Baltimore. But on their side of the family, I love their cousin Charles Thompson, because he's from New York like me. Kim Fields i-love-my-family cousin new-york I'm not just considered a former child star. I'm not considered a black actress. I'm not considered an actress. I've done roles that were written for men. First and foremost, is God, I definitely believe in Him, having kind of mapped out what my destiny was going to be. Therefore, I wasn't just going to be put in just that one box or kept in that one place. Kim Fields destiny believe children I've been blessed to work with some good people as well as different actors. So it's a blessing to be able to have friends who... the friendships are a result of projects that you've worked on together. Kim Fields blessed blessing people Gospel music to me has always been a balm for the soul. It has been able to usher in the spirit, usher in worship, true worship and praise, healing. I find the music to be very good at healing and the passion, you know, which is a testimony being told in song. Kim Fields good me passion music I have an amazing husband who is a strong man of God. He is very dedicated to me and our family. Kim Fields me man family god We did a reunion when TV One first launched episodes of 'Living Single'. Every time any of the gang comes through Atlanta, though, we always visit. Kim Fields reunion gang single time I keep in touch with a lot of people I work with. Kim Fields keep touch work people I've been very blessed as far as my faith sustaining me because it's not like I haven't been challenged and I haven't been tested and disappointed. But my faith does really bind me and keep me. Kim Fields like me blessed faith Acting is my first love. There are still so many characters inside of me that are waiting to come out. Kim Fields inside me waiting love Working with Will Smith was one of the highlights of my career. He is so talented and has a tremendous work ethic. We are still friends, and I reach out to him and his partner to pitch ideas. He loves my mother. In fact, my mother was his son Jaden's acting coach for the movie 'Pursuit of Happiness.' Kim Fields mother work happiness son I don't feel that I was often compartmentalized as an African-American actor, yet I am fully aware of the plight that actors, directors and producers of color face in our industry. I choose to focus on being proactive in creating opportunities for myself and others while acknowledging that we are not playing on a level playing field. Kim Fields face i-am myself focus It's funny how God will just keep using you, and our motto around our family forever has been, 'Just let Him use you.' Kim Fields you family god funny Lord knows I'm not the poster child for eating right and exercising, so I don't want to give that impression at all! This is the same person who people have watched have a weight problem in her teens, so come on! Kim Fields child problem eating people Directing at seven-and-a-half months pregnant was lots of fun. Kim Fields directing pregnant months fun God-willing and prayerfully, we are always growing and changing and developing personally and professionally. Kim Fields personally changing always growing Family is very important to me. People often ask me how I managed to stay grounded and sane, having started as a child star and growing up in the industry, and really, it's God. But it's also my family and God in my family. Kim Fields me family god people I recognize that every role I play, I'm not going to play someone that has a ministry or that is a Christian, and I don't think that's what God has called me to do. The gift and talent that He's given me as an actor, director, producer is to entertain, sometimes to inform, most times to inspire. Kim Fields gift me talent god I was always very maternal with my friends. I wasn't the kind of little girl that played with dolls and pretended I was the mommy. I wasn't that child, so when I say I was always maternal, I don't mean in that sense - but I've always been a nurturer. Kim Fields say child friends girl I think my issues with the Internet surround people who become 'overnight celebrities.' It's like, really? You put something on YouTube, and they Auto-Tuned it, and now you're a star, and you have a TV show, and you have a record deal. Kim Fields think you internet people I hold onto the Scripture that says, 'Be anxious for nothing, but in all things give thanks.' I'm not saying I don't have problems or that I don't worry, but I try not to be stressed. I manage my anxiety through prayer. Worry shows up on your face, and I don't want that! Kim Fields face problems anxiety prayer
