[Fences] is just a great play to bring to the screen.

A sociopath will do anything to win. Anything.

You never know how you're going to affect people.

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

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

I don't concern myself with award. I'd been to the party enough times to know it really didn't matter.

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