I haven't had a worst business decision, because I believe all things work together for good.

People see truth in my films. That's what they react to, and that's what they relate to.

Keep your dreams ALIVE. No matter how hard it gets, no matter how many people talk about you; they're going to throw dirt on you but that's alright, when they put you in that box (after your dead), they're going to put dirt on you some more, so that's okay - GO, don't be afraid, have NO FEAR.

You need to know that you can't honor God when you're chained to the voice and opinions of man.

My biggest success is getting over the things that have tried to destroy and take me out of this life. Those are my biggest successes. It has nothing to do with work.

I look at the stories that Spike Lee tells... Great stories. Great director, great storyteller.

Don't make a black woman take off her earrings".