There’s always been this hocus-pocus or magical, mystical thing associated with the making of film that sort of psyches people out and makes them think that this cannot be done; that this is a craft that cannot be learned.

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.

A lot of times, we censor ourselves before the censor even gets there.

I'm surprised that Hollywood and networks have not been diverse as other industries.

This film [Chi-Raq]is a declaration. It's a scream. It's a warning. And I can really break it down to one scene. That's the scene where we have the eulogy and sermon that is given by the great John Cusack.

I miss my brother. Prince was a funny cat. Great sence of humor.

I'm trying to keep up with what's happening in this turbulent world.