You never know how you're going to affect people.

I'm very proud to be black, but black is not all I am. That's my cultural historical background, my genetic make-up, but it's not all of who I am nor is it the basis from which I answer every question.

When people protest and are upset with a movie, it becomes a big hit. They hated Passion of The Christ, it worked out pretty well for the box office. So let's get that going.

What's a celebrity anyway? Paris Hilton's a celebrity. I'm just a working actor.

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.

If you have an enemy, then learn and know your enemy, don't just be mad at him or her.

Years ago, even prior to 9/11, I did a movie called "The Siege." I did a lot of research with the FBI and the CIA. And I was amazed at that time (I guess we might all know it now) how little information they shared with each other. So after that, I'm not surprised by anything.