Years ago, even prior to 9/11, I did a movie called "The Siege." I did a lot of research with the FBI and the CIA. And I was amazed at that time (I guess we might all know it now) how little information they shared with each other. So after that, I'm not surprised by anything.

The strongest, toughest men all have compassion. They're not heartless and cold. You have to be man enough to have compassion - to care about people and about your children" (217) - John Singleton "Oh Man, I've Become My Father

Talent comes from God. If you have been given some, then value it, cultivate it, work and develop it.

It's strictly business. If I loan you $25 million, I want my money back. I don't want to hear about the social impact. That's great for you, but now I'm $25 million in the hole, so next time you come to ask me.

Meryl and Katharine Hepburn are probably the two greatest actresses of this and the last century.

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

You'll see some great performances [in Fences]. And I'm not just saying that because I directed it either! You'll see!