Where I think the most work needs to be done is behind the camera, not in front of it.

Dakota Fanning is a child, but she is a wonderful actor. I don't know what a child actor is. She's an actor who's a child.

I’ve found that nothing in life is worthwhile unless you take risks.

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

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

I wasn't allowed to go to movies when I was kid; my father was a minister. 101 Dalmatians and King of Kings, that was the extent of it.

[Fences] is just a great play to bring to the screen.