I knew I was never going to play professional sport, but I loved playing and I went to all the games I could afford to.

Violence is a part of America. I don't want to single out rap music. Let's be honest. America's the most violent country in the history of the world, that's just the way it is. We're all affected by it.

As a people we do not need anyone else's stamp of approval.

Our greatness, our talent has never been the question. It's been a matter of grappling for control over what we do.

'Do the Right Thing' was like the first film where I really felt comfortable working with actors.

I'm always open to new, innovative stuff and people trying to do stuff in a different way. I knew that the theatrical release would be like getting on the launch pad for Amazon Prime but I was okay with that because I think what Jeff Bezos and Ted Hope are doing is innovative.

Making films has got to be one of the hardest endeavors known to humankind.