Suzanne de Passe

“I think, at some level, if we concentrate on problems as opposed to solutions, then you just create more problems.”

“I've always said that the greatest racism in Hollywood has to do with what color ink you produce: Black or red.”

“Berry Gordy discovered more superstars than anyone I know. I grew up in that environment, and I know you can develop talent and market it.”

“I consider myself a product of Berry Gordy, but not a clone... He and I are always friends and colleagues, and I will always revere him as a mentor and boss. Though, of course, I'm always struggling for more equal footing.”

“I think Berry Gordy is a genius, I really do, and it's not a word I throw around lightly. But with all that comes the idiosyncratic behavior of a self-made, talented, creative person, and that's not easy to come up against.”

“I am the greatest Angela Bassett fan. She is such a fine human being and so steady.”

“Motown wasn't just pioneering a sound but a cultural dynamic.”

“There's often a big difference between business considerations as opposed to the business of the heart.”