[In relationships with a directors] I want to be able to give and take, and I can't name what it is: respect, energy, investment in the task, focus, humor, intelligence, but I always feel responsible for taking the money.

Sometimes I try to improve the language, the lines, or the delivery, but I don't ad-lib because I think that makes it really hard for everybody else involved.

To me, success is choice and opportunity.

I was one of the few people who thought Star Wars was going to work, and I hadn't even seen any special effects.

[ Chadwick Boseman] is a remarkable actor, and he's a remarkable person.

Never claim credit for anything. 'Cause you can't righteously do that. There's luck and grace and accident.

It's always nice to anticipate working in something that you know people will have an appetite for.