We're the most violent nation on earth. There's no getting away from that. But you've got to look at it on a broader level.

Racism in America absolutely exists - it is an issue. We need to fix it. We're a great country - probably the greatest country but we could be a hell of a lot greater.

A lot of times you get credit for stuff in your movies you didn't intend to be there.

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.

Fight the power that be. Fight the power.

Don't think that because you haven't heard from me for a while that I went to sleep. I am still here, like a spirit roaming the night. Thirsty, hungry, seldom stopping to rest.

I think people who have faults are a lot more interesting than people who are perfect.