I don't really analyze my stuff when I write. I write about stuff that I'm interested in, that I'm feeling at that particular time. When I stand back and look at the complete work, I might see themes that run through the whole film, but I'm not really conscious of it when I'm doing it.

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

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.

You have to do the research. If you don't know about something, then you ask the right people who do.

I want to tell stories, I don't really try to get boxed in by a specific genre.

My cousin Malcolm Lee is also a filmmaker.

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