I ain't Martin Luther King. I don't need a dream. I have a plan.

I don't think I'm a total pessimist, so I think you can find hope in all my films.

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

I consider Madonna a friend, and she sure knows how to work the publicity machine. Of course, I don't have breasts. If I did have, I'd be in the number one spot over Madonna.

One of the great things about African-Americans is that we've always had this attitude: We make do with what we got. It comes from our ancestors being slaves.

Amongst black people, you have always heard it said that once a black man reaches a certain level, especially if you are an entertainer, you get a white trophy woman. I didn't make that up.

I like people to look like they're floating.