The environment I was raised in, you had to, to survive.

I was really inspired by the way people responded, and I wanted to tell that story [ 'Patriots Day']. It's never been more difficult or complicated for me to make a movie. It's about my home, my people, my community.

I love the man that [Peter Berg] is, the father that he is, and the leader. We push each other in a way. It's competitive.

For me, family always comes first I would do anything to protect them.

Most of the humor comes from how outrageous the situations and circumstances are.

I grew up in predominantly black neighborhoods and went to predominantly black schools. And hip-hop is what I grew up listening to in my teenage years. Basically I'm just being myself.

I don't enjoy doing nothing or sitting in my trailer watching ESPN.