[Having monologue] are talking to somebody even if it's just to yourself, convince yourself if that's what you're trying to do.

I walk by faith, not by sight.

Why do we close our eyes when we pray, cry, kiss, or dream? Because the most beautiful things in life are not seen but felt by the heart.

It's very important to transcend places that hold us.

Growing up I didn't watch movies.

I work hard for the audience. It's entertainment. I don't need validation.

I remember my father telling me that just like Troy, he could get me in with the water department where he worked in New York. He talked about how he could get me on the job, and if I stayed 25 years, I could probably work my way up to be a supervisor and how it was a good union and all of the benefits and that I was going to make $20,000 in 50 years or whatever it was. He couldn't see that far.