You should never try irony or self-effacing humour.

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

Notice what no one else notices and you'll know what no one else knows.

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

Altman was told they wouldn't do the film with me. He could easily have abandoned me, but he stood by me and really bailed me out.

I wouldn't say I'm a method actor. I do research when I feel I don't have enough experience for the part I'm playing.

Just because someone gets arrested doesn't mean what they are doing is wrong. Some laws are unfair and unjust.