Get a team of like-minded individuals around you. Understand this is hard work.

Keep compassion close to your chest at all times.

I wanted to create a story that would address America's history, successes, and problems while pointing to a hopeful resolution. I wanted it to be told from the perspective of an "Everyman" point of view.

I don't spend too much time attempting to defend myself against people who seem to have zero desire to have a substantive conversation.

Hip-hop, you're close to 50. When can we grow up?

Everyone wants to be truth tellers today while never thinking we are the ones who need the truth told to us. It's quite amusing.

I have two boys on the autism spectrum. I don't always know what's best for them. However, I know there is grace for me in this area. I know there are parents in a similar space.