You'll see some great performances [in Fences]. And I'm not just saying that because I directed it either! You'll see!

I work hard for the audience. It's entertainment. I don't need validation.

I pray that you all put your shoes way under the bed at night so that you gotta get on your knees in the morning to find them. And while you're down there thank God for grace and mercy and understanding. We all fall short of the glory, we all got plenty.

So the desire you have, that itch that you have to be whatever it is you want to be ... that itch, that desire for good is God’s proof to you sent already to indicate that it’s yours. You already have it. Claim it.

Every failed experiment is one step closer to success.

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.

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