Goals on the road to achievement cannot be achieved without discipline and consistency.

When we shot "Cry Freedom," I wasn't even allowed in South Africa. They told me I could come but I wasn't going to leave. I had heavy death threats at that time. So we shot in Zimbabwe. In 1995, I had the privilege and the honor to meet Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela the same day: I had breakfast with Desmond Tutu and lunch with Nelson Mandela. Then I had the good fortune to have Mr. Mandela actually come to my house in California. There's been a tremendous amount of change.

My mother used to tell me man gives the award, God gives the reward. I don't need another plaque.

In the movie I realized, I had the luxury of getting to see how the other person feels.

The only reason I'm acting in films I direct is to get the money to make them, quite frankly, it's not what I'm interested in doing.

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

I walk by faith, not by sight.