Jennifer Hudson Quotes - Page 3

The talent should speak for itself.

When other people reject positive changes you make for yourself, there is always some nerve to get to the root of in those other people.

When you hear my music and you feel the emotion, it's real. When you see me in a film and you see a tear, it's real.

My mother was a very wise and strong person.

My faith in God is everything at this point. Also, my family and friends that I've had around me pretty much my whole life and my boyfriend, we've been together for eight years. I try to keep people around me who've been around me, who've seen me struggle. They know how dedicated I am and how hard I've worked. They know me - not the Jennifer from American Idol and Dreamgirls, but the real Jennifer.

I'm really not sure what people think or expect me to be, but I am surprised when people say, 'You're not supposed to be like that ' I'm not exactly sure what 'that' is, so I choose to take it as a compliment.

I don't do clubs. I don't drink. I don't smoke.

Gaining control over your health and well-being is one of those times in your life that you get to be completely selfish and not feel bad about it. If you want to meet your goals, you have to make it about you. You have to make it work for you and you alone. Anything less is a setup for failure.

All the ladies can feel sexy and have fun in my clothing and that makes me feel like I am offering something truly unique to the people who have been gracious enough to show me such love and support over the years.

Going jogging makes me feel powerful and free - like Rocky!

I try to dress a little casual before my photo-shoots. I can be comfortable before I go into my... transition.

I was brought up singing gospel, and I really enjoy getting the church up on their feet, their hips swaying, their hands clapping, it's a great feeling to evoke that energy for the Lord.

Ever since grammar school, I knew I wanted to be famous - I always wanted to be a singer.

People get comfortable with the way you are—they have formed their opinion of you based on everything they see and know about you as a person. When you change that up by losing weight, they no longer understand you.

I don't get a chance to be home much.

My grandmother always taught me, 'If you don't have a home, family, and church, you don't have anything.

I don't believe in overdoing myself.

Food is meant to be used as fuel for our bodies. If you're using it for any other reasons, take a step back and ask yourself, 'What's up.'

Family makes a house a home.

Whenever I’d try to talk myself out of going for a walk, and there were a few days like that, I’d take myself through a series of simple tasks so I would get up and go. 1. Get up. 2. Find your house keys. 3. Put on some shoes. 4. Grab your iPod. 5. Walk out the front door.

Avoidance is a great tool to get away from food in my face all day long.

'American Idol' has changed the face of television.

When you're shopping you forget about eating!

To me, the biggest notes and the longest notes are the easiest notes.

What people need to know is that if you don't eat what you want, then you'll just continue to eat, because you're not fulfilled.