Viola [Davis] is one of the great actors of her generation. She has one of these moments in the theater that I don't even know how to describe.

You have to grab moments when they happen. I like to improvise and ad lib.

Be careful what you ask for because when you pray for rain, you have to deal with the mud as well.

When you don't understand something, you label it and condemn it" (94) - Danny Glover, "The Fundamental Things

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

My ultimate life dream project is my kids. My family.

I remember my mother and father arguing about light bulbs because my father thought he could save money by putting 25-watt bulbs instead of 60-watt bulbs and my mother was trying to explain to him that her children needed to learn to read so that they could go to college. He couldn't see that.