If you have an enemy, then learn and know your enemy, don't just be mad at him or her.

In 2009, Scott Rudin sent me August's [Wilson] original screenplay [Fences] and asked me what I wanted to do with it. He wanted to know if I wanted to act in it, direct it or produce it. I said, "Well, let me read it first."

Fall forward. Here's what I mean: Reggie Jackson struck out 2,600 times in his career - the most in the history of baseball. But you don't hear about the strikeouts. People remember the home runs. Fall forward. Thomas Edison conducted 1,000 failed experiments. Did you know that? I didn't either - because number 1,001 was the light bulb. Fall forward. Every failed experiment is one step closer to success.

The time to worrying about flying is when you're on the ground. When you're up in the air, it's too late. No point in worrying about it then.

When you don't understand something, you label it and condemn it" (94) - Danny Glover, "The Fundamental Things

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

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