Fear is a sprit that really can stop you from living.

Tyler Perry

Statistics say that I'm supposed to be in jail. And I'm not supposed to be alive.

Tyler Perry

He who has the gold makes the rules.

Tyler Perry

I've never chased money. It's always been about what I can do to motivate and inspire people.

Tyler Perry

People say the truth hurts. Hell no, it hurts even more if you do a whole bunch of foolishness to try and avoid it.

Tyler Perry

I know my audience, and they're not people that the studios know anything about.

Tyler Perry

I live my life outside of the box because when I die they're going to put me into one!

Tyler Perry

You can never be upset with the people who forced you into your dream or up higher.

Tyler Perry

You can get a thousand no's from people, and only one "yes" from God.

Tyler Perry

Don't wait for someone to green light your project, build your own intersection.

Tyler Perry

Rather than focus on your critics, focus on the people who are impacted by your work.

Tyler Perry

I love to give. I've been a giver all my life.

Tyler Perry