My wife and I have been together since 1986. I graduated in '86 and she graduated in '88. We began dating when she was 17. Actually she turned 18 when we started kissing and stuff.

I have never made a decision based on race and never will.

I speak to my agent about great roles, and he's like, 'They are all going to Will Smith.

Don't let people disrespect you. My mom says don't open the door to the devil. Surround yourself with positive people.

I am admiring of my fellow peers, black filmmakers and black actors and actresses.

We all create our own reality by the choices we make.

I understand it all. I can write my own ticket for one or two movies. But if they're not the right ones, my ticket gets yanked. I understand that's how it works, and I'm okay with it.