I had to satisfy the action fans, the romantic fans, the intellectual fans. It was a terrific burden.

I am not a hugely religious person, but I believe that there is a oneness with everything. And because there is this oneness, it is possible that my mother is the principal reason for my life.

I had learned something of Miami from people who had visited there, so I knew what to expect.

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.

So I'm OK with myself, with history, my work, who I am and who I was.

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

I find myself, at this time in my life, no less challenged, no less plagued, no less intrigued by what I still don't know.