Why would you create a movie for black people if you don’t understand the history and perspective of the people you are doing it for? You need historical perspective to make sound decisions.

The business is so upside down now. It’s not just about the bling-bling.

One problem when you get energy and want to go with it is that with so large a cast of talented people, you have to wait three or four shows for some ‘meat.’

Black people don’t even question things any more, they simply follow the lead.

Just having hope ain’t going to cut it. You’ve got to have hope, passion and skills.

When the media defines something, you have to question: Is it the definition that you want applied to your culture? I’m trying to determine who’s leaving the legacy, and if the legacy that is being left is a positive one.

Life is not without a little adventure, Adventure is not without a little danger, Success is not without a little failure

The name of the game is efficiency; we have to play that game with our toys and our brains.

One problem when you get energy and want to go with it is that with so large a cast of talented people, you have to wait three or four shows for some 'meat.'

There was an officer who was literally on the scene within a minute,