Even though the story [Fences] is set during the 1950s, some contemporary women might have trouble understanding her decision.

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

There is nothing good or bad, except by comparison" (209) - "Effort is Everything" by Bud Selig

I've worked with children all my life.

I think we're fascinated by gangsters and that whole lifestyle and crossing the line. We get sort of stuck in our normal lives, if you will, and you want to be bigger than life and I think people somehow live through these sorts of characters.

My mother never gave up one me. I messed up in school so much they were sending me home, but my mother sent me right back.

We do what we have to so we can do what we want to.