I think that people think when you have money that your problems go away and everything's solved, and it's great and wonderful. You're a perfect human being.

Music is always around, and it helps to heighten any emotion.

God gives everyone a lane and no one can beat you in your lane. Just stay focused on Him and what you are supposed to do. And everything will be alright.

A degree on the wall, without labels on your back, is nothing.

I feel like I express myself, as an actor. Whatever the character is put in front of me, I try to bring truth to it, whichever way it lands. I try to bring as much truth to it and make it as believable as I can. I think that's the job of an actor.

Don't wait for someone to green light your project, build your own intersection.

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