When my oldest boy was about 14, I started to talk to him about some of the mistakes I made in life, just to put a few dents in that shiny armor.

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

Every failed experiment is one step closer to success.

I've always seen it to be a privilege to make movies. It's a really expensive, creative medium.

Got to be who you are in this world, no matter what.

We all are doing the best we can. I would like to say that I'm a walking poster board for feminism and women's liberation, but there are things that I do in my life that deeply, deeply fall short of being a statement for being a strong woman. I am flawed as much as anyone else.

The Bible says "faith without works is nothing" so destiny is great, fate is great, faith is great - but you still have to work at it. I don't just sit at home and wait for it all to unfold.