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.

We had a guy, a gentlemen by the name of Mr. Greenleaf who lived behind the house we were shooting [Fences], and he was like a part of the movie.He would come downstairs, and he couldn't hear well to say, "Ya'll want some coffee?"

When people protest and are upset with a movie, it becomes a big hit. They hated Passion of The Christ, it worked out pretty well for the box office. So let's get that going.

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

Dreams without goals, are just dreams and they ultimately fuel disappointment.

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.

My faith helps me understand that circumstances don't dictate my happiness, my inner peace.