When I became a director, I wanted to convince a very reluctant Sidney into allowing me to go on the journey of his life. Sidney had gone ahead of every other African American actor.

You dont need a love scene to show love.

This is our lives. The way to give it dignity is to tell the truth.

Its a very good feeling to be around a man who thinks women are juicy.

I don't think I fit the Marilyn Maxwell mode.

What goes on between a father and a son, which is usually such a private matter, is that they are able to be honest with each other, and be honest with me, as a director. Its just remarkable.

I know what you go through when you learn someone close to you has died.