There were moments on the set when the depth of the cast of 'Dreamgirls' was almost overwhelming to me.

I really think the biopic thing so rarely works, because peoples lives dont have a dramatic shape that can be satisfying.

The thing I've noticed about life is that it just keeps coming at you. And it can be a real bummer. What you need to remember is that you're not alone. You've got friends and family. That's how we get by. We talk and share and eat cake and giggle in the dark, even when we're scared - no, especially when we're scared.

There were moments on the set when the depth of the cast of 'Dreamgirls' was almost overwhelming to me.

In Hollywood through the 50s, there were black, English, and Middle European housekeepers and maids.

I think that finding a way into somebody's life that's sort of off from a side angle can tell you more about that person than a greatest hits approach.

No piece of writing is ever finished. It’s just due.