You don't have to kill somebody to play a murderer. You have to read the script and interpret the character.

Some said America took a step forward electing a black president. In light of the unconstitutiona l expansion of powers, lack of transparency and fueling the fires of unrest that clearly hasn't been the case. Vote based on merits, not to fill a racial quota.

I love research and being educated. It's a great job being able to step into all kinds of professions and into other people's shoes.

A man once told me that you step out of your door in the morning, and you are already in trouble. The only question is are you on top of that trouble or not?

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.

Come on, I know bad acting when I hear it.

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