As the filmmaker, yes, I have to look out for everybody. But I don't have to know everybody's approach.

I'm a parent. I think we're responsible for the problems that young people have. I believe that. I don't blame them for any of it. I blame us for what we haven't done as mothers and fathers, not sticking together as a unit.

I walk by faith, not by sight.

We had a guy, a gentlemen by the name of Mr. Greenleaf who lived behind the house we were shooting [Fences], and he was like a part of the movie.He would come downstairs, and he couldn't hear well to say, "Ya'll want some coffee?"

You'll see some great performances [in Fences]. And I'm not just saying that because I directed it either! You'll see!

For whatever reason, God has blessed me with the ability, put me in a position to make these leaps and bounds. I'm fulfilling my part of the bargain, which is to give back and be a positive influence on others.

I actually don't hang out with any celebrities. My closest friends are old friends. And my real close friends, none of them are actors.