American people are not evil. Given information, they will do the right thing. But they're not given the information.

It's difficult when you have to turn down a tremendous amount of money because you don't like what the script is saying and you don't have any money.

Considering the fact that I've used it in the past, and know what it is, and seen the results of it, I don't view marijuana as a dangerous drug.

Most good actors have a huge intelligence about the human condition and a real open heart to different kinds of people and behavior.

I like Spike Lee a lot. He's incredibly gifted and I don't think he gets the credit he deserves as a filmmaker.

I don't view myself as a political leftie. I view myself as a storyteller who is fair to both sides.

Americans accept that gangsters are running the government.