Every time I've learned something, I've realized there are a hundred more things I don't know about the thing I just learned.

Speak up when you're supposed to, as opposed to trying to write prescriptions for the way people should live.

I also believe that you are what you have to defend, and if you're a black man that's always going to be the bar against which you are judged, whether you want to align yourself with those themes or not. You can think of yourself as a colourless person, but nobody else is gonna.

I was about to write that in the future I would chose my words more carefully but I'm sure I won't.

Now is a good time, 10 years ago would have been a good time, and 10 years from now it will still be a good time to see a dynamic, entertaining movie that's wall-to-wall Miles Davis where the music will hopefully spark some desire to know more about the man.

Is there a way to discuss climate change without politics or religion getting in the way?

Kids clearly help center you because you can't impress your kids. People are like, "Oh, are they so excited because you're Ironman?" My kids couldn't care less. They like it when I hang out and play dad. I impress them by playing video games with them and doing well. Your kids humble you.