I come from a great family. I've seen family life and I know how wonderful, how nurturing, and how wonderful it can be.

There is not racial or ethnic domination of hopelessness. It's everywhere.

I have always been a learner because I knew nothing.

I come from a great family. I've seen family life and I know how wonderful, how nurturing, and how wonderful it can be.

I set my star so high that I would constantly be in motion toward it.

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.

I defend myself by improving myself.