You start to find a rhythm and usually if it makes me laugh or comment in the editing room then I knew that's what's going to happen in the audience. That first reaction is usually the right reaction.

When I did A Soldier's Story, I was very young and green and thought I knew everything-now I know I know everything!

Growing up I didn't watch movies.

[Saniyya Sidney] was very serious about her work and her craft, and she wanted to be good, and she wanted to work on it. So I said, "Ok." It was as simple as that. She was just right. She just has it.

Raising the standard of the work, not complaining about somebody not voting.

Nothing in life is worthwhile unless you take risks. Fall forward. Every failed experiment is one step closer to success.

People tend to relax when they're off camera. That's when they should be working the hardest.