I know I can't play funny roles in movies. I tried, and it didn't work.

A lot of time people are like, "oh my God, you're stereotyped." Good, then you're known for something.

Boxing is a great exercise ... as long as you can yell "cut" whenever you want to.

I have tremendous respect for fighters and I always tell people that boxing in movies is one thing but when you get into the ring for real, even the worst heavyweight in the world is going to murder you. You've just got to appreciate the pain and the suffering and the glory and skill that goes into what they do. That's why I love the sport so much.

We follow a certain pattern, a maze, if you will, every day, tracing our steps into certain districts and neighborhoods and back home. So it's easy for people to relate to clichés. That's why comedy routines are based on mutual experiences of clichés.

You cannot train yourself. I feel the same way about Christianity and about what the church is: The church is the gym of the soul.

With writing, I think you have to be honest with yourself. I have a certain kind of writing; that is, I like to really embellish the human spirit. You have to write about something you have a feel for.