It's kind of dangerous to cut in the camera, but that's the only way I know how to direct.

The radio for these women is like television is for us today, which is really like looking at the radio.

I'm always moving forward.

I've had a lot of experience auditioning people, and I can do it rather quickly even though sometimes I let them linger and give them time, but I kind of know after I see them do a couple of steps. I know.

Be true. Be beautiful. Be free. In the midst of segregation and racism Mamma raised us to be independent and free. We saw ourselves as citizens of the world, not of a block.

Time management is a big part of the director's job.

As far as pacing the shoot is concerned, I know when I've got it. I don't think there's any reason to take ten takes unless you need them.