A lot of the girls I grew up with were pregnant by the time they were 16. I just was lucky. Jill Scott girlgrowlot Change image and share on social
I could hear music playing in the background of works by certain authors, like Poe and Shakespeare. And I discovered Nikki Giovanni when I was in eighth grade. Her writing has a musical energy with pulse and rhythm, almost like jazz or hip-hop. Jill Scott authorbackgrounddiscover share on social
I'm excited about turning 40. I've been an adult for a long time, but there is a difference between being an adult and being a grown-up. I'm someone's mummy now and I'm enjoying that. I feel as if I'm about to hit my peak. Jill Scott adultdifferenceenjoy share on social
Nothing has gotten me out of Philadelphia. I moved 20 minutes away from Philly. That's about it. Jill Scott minutemovephiladelphia Change image and share on social
It excites me when a person puts their whole self in a song or rhyme, or instrument. It fills me. Jill Scott excitefillinstrument Change image and share on social
I'm going to keep it real gully with you; the first two months, I wanted to give him back. I expected someone to come and save me because after you have the baby, nobody cares about you anymore. Nobody cares if you sleep, nobody cares if you eat. It's just you and this all-consuming thingy! Jill Scott anymorebabyback share on social
A woman is more than the sum of her parts. So I had an opportunity to present some work at the White House. I chose not just to talk about the sky, the planet, love or heartache. I wanted to actually be there, to place a mark on that moment. Jill Scott chooseheartachehouse share on social
I defy any woman who is pregnant and trying to concentrate really hard not to feel distracted. Jill Scott concentratedefydistract Change image and share on social
My son has godmothers, godfathers, grandparents and so many others in his life who love him as much as I do. They're there for both of us. I may not have a mate or husband, but I'm definitely not a single parent. Jill Scott godfathergodmothergrandparent share on social