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

Failure: Is it a limitation? Bad timing? It's a lot of things. It's something you can't be afraid of, because you'll stop growing. The next step beyond failure could be your biggest success in life.

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

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

I use something that is a real staple in the directing world. It's called a dance floor. You lay it down so that it's so smooth you can roll around, and you can put furniture on top of it. It's seamless and you don't see it.

I'm driven by passion. I mean, I am tired right now. I work to a point of abandon. I am fueled by my understanding of the need for self-expression that exists for young people.

As one who loves literature, art, music and history, I've been deeply rooted in the Harlem Renaissance for many years.