It's simple: You get a part. You play a part. You play it well. You do your work and you go home. And what is wonderful about movies is that once they're done, they belong to the people. Once you make it, it's what they see. That's where my head is at.

It's tricky with monologues, and I never like to use that word. Like I told the actors, you are talking to somebody; there is no such thing as a monologue.

Don't get all sentimental on me, Makes me think I'm gonna die.

Denzel Washington: I like the collaboration, I like seeing people do well, so I really plan to direct the rest of my days.

I'm from around Tennessee. I ran away when I was 12 years old and I ain't never looked back.

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

It could be that it's not that different. Circumstances, no matter what the color is, could be similar.