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.

I have a new respect for filmmakers, that's for sure, 'cause it's not easy. If I'm allowed to, I'll be directing for the rest of my life. I love the process.

Even though the story [Fences] is set during the 1950s, some contemporary women might have trouble understanding her decision.

You pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud too. That's a part of it.

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

Hate, hatred for yourself, for other people, will confine you, but love can set you free.

Goals on the road to achievement cannot be achieved without discipline and consistency.