I've worked in a factory. I was a garbage man. I worked in a post office. It's not that long ago. I like to think that I'm just a regular guy.

It's very important to transcend places that hold us.

[Movie "Fences"] is more than holds up today. We have had a tremendous response at the screenings.

There's racism everywhere.

I always say the time to worry about flying is when you're on the ground. If you don't trust the captain, don't go.

I'm older and wiser. So and now having segued into filmmaking I'm looking at [Ridley Scott ] and what he does in an entirely different way and I have respect for what he does and how he composes shots. So that was what was completely fascinating.

The chances you take… the people you meet… the people you love...the faith that you have - that’s what’s going to define your life.