Being able to engage my creativity in a way that makes a difference inspires me more than anything.

It will be difficult if people can't get past their prejudices; I don't mean Black and White; I mean people automatically assume because a film has a predominantly Black cast, that it is a particular quality of film.

I'd like to change the depictions of life, love, and adventure under what's known as the typical, overused backdrop of Hollywood.

I don't drive an Escalade; I've never lived on a mansion; I live in a townhouse. Even with my internet business, when I was making just shy of a million and a half a year, I lived in the same house.

I come from the best era of film I believe; when people were taking chances on films. It's time for us to bring more truth to the story and not necessarily carry a torch for every Black person in America; just tell a story, and a good one too.

I feel comfortable working with people who are secure in themselves and confident in what they do.

It's extremely difficult to come across quality material. It's a competitive world.