I called Scott Rudin, and I told him I wanted to do the play [Fences], so that's how the ball got rolling. I never said, "I'll do the play, and the next year I'll do the film, I just wanted to do the play."

I know, as an actor, I don't like sharing everything with the director. And it's fine if they don't with me.

That's what I tell young actors. "You don't have to compromise. Go do some theater and wait for an appropriate role."

Every day, sincerely and without phoniness, Lou demonstrated by his actions how very vital it is - more than anything else - to understand and appreciate the people who work with you...Do your job well, but always remember that the people you work with are your most valuable asset. Embrace them. Honor them. Respect them" (206) - "Prescriptions for Success" by John Schuerholz

[Having monologue] are talking to somebody even if it's just to yourself, convince yourself if that's what you're trying to do.

I walk by faith, not by sight.

When I was a child I thought I saw an angel. It had wings and kinda looked like my sister. I opened the door so some light could come into the room, and it sort of faded away. My mother said it was probably my Guardian Angel.