My father was the quintessential husband and dad.

I don't very often read novels.

We all suffer from the preoccupation that there exists... in the loved one, perfection.

If I'm remembered for having done a few good things and if my presence here has sparked some good energies, that's plenty.

Forgiveness works two ways, in most instances. People have to forgive themselves too. The powerful have to forgive themselves for their behavior. That should be a sacred process.

As I've mentioned, a large part of my father's legacy is the lesson he taught his sons. He brought us together and said, 'The measure of a man is how well he provides for his children.

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.