Americans accept that gangsters are running the government.

You get money out of acting. You get gray hair out of directing. Actually, I get more of a rush from directing.

I ran spotlight. Swept up. Did box office. Ran the lighting board. But acting was the most fun.

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.

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

I'm six foot four and a half and I have a temper. It's reserved for very important issues. If someone is asking me to make an artistic concession, then I'll become a madman.

Toy Soldiers was my introduction to film. I certainly didn't think I was doing art by any stretch of the imagination.