I was a gift to my mother. She was a remarkable person. God or nature, or whatever those forces are, smiled on her, then passed me the best of her.

I wanted to explore the values that are at work, underpinning my life.

Acting isn't a game of "pretend." It's an exercise in being real.

Mine was an easy ride compared to Jackie Robinson's.

Jackie Robinson is a true legend.

The impact of the black audience is expressing itself. They look to films to be more expressive of their needs, their lives. Hollywood has gotten that message - finally.

My father was very big on marriage.