There are dumb actors. But there are dumb politicians and dumb bakers.

I was a sports fan, but I also went to peace marches.

I grew up in New York, and I have that in me, that be-honest-at-all-costs, don't b.s. me attitude. I say, If you've got something to say about me, say it to my face. And then we'll either talk about it or fight about it.

I don't want people to be inspired or offended by what I do. If you determine your behavior by what [other people] want, you're screwed.

I don't think people have been able to deal with the fact that African American filmmakers can make movies about life and relationships.

My philosophy is, don't take no for an answer and be willing to sacrifice your entire project for freedom.

I learned much more about acting from philosophy courses, psychology courses, history and anthropology than I ever learned in acting class.