A part of me still says, 'Maybe, Denzel, you're supposed to preach. Maybe you're still compromising.' I've had an opportunity to play great men and, through their words, to preach. I take what talent I've been given seriously, and I want to use it for good.

It's important for us to tell our stories.

We do what we have to so we can do what we want to.

For whatever reason, God has blessed me with the ability, put me in a position to make these leaps and bounds. I'm fulfilling my part of the bargain, which is to give back and be a positive influence on others.

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

Hate put me in prison. Love's gonna bust me out.

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