I have never made a decision based on race and never will.

Don't let people disrespect you. My mom says don't open the door to the devil. Surround yourself with positive people.

We all create our own reality by the choices we make.

The Academy Awards was an amazing night. I know I kind of lost my mind a little bit. I apologize for that. That night went so fast I can't remember what I said or what happened.

I am admiring of my fellow peers, black filmmakers and black actors and actresses.

I'm an avid hockey fan and I've been playing for about 17 years, and somebody recently told me that the first organized hockey teams in Canada were all black. Telling those stories would be cool.

I've always been a sucker for attention.

What makes you think that what you know is any different from what I know? I had different teachers.

My wife and I have been together since 1986. I graduated in '86 and she graduated in '88. We began dating when she was 17. Actually she turned 18 when we started kissing and stuff.

Now, I have big-money offers on three movies, and I have director approval. That's kind of scary,' he says. 'No directors have been attached. That's a lot of pressure on me

I understand it all. I can write my own ticket for one or two movies. But if they're not the right ones, my ticket gets yanked. I understand that's how it works, and I'm okay with it.

I believe in love at first sight. I know it's real because I experienced it the moment I saw my wife for the first time.

When people come together and discuss their differences based on life issues that are shared, it brings about successful changes.

…most of the damage we cause to the planet is the result of our own ignorance.

Never measure or compare yourself to anyone other than your past self, seek to always improve & you'll be happy and successful.

I just got diagnosed with tendonitis which is such an insulting diagnosis. Just point to my shoulder and say "old."

The opposite of good is not evil; it's apathy.

Bad days, good days, ‘I’ll cut you if you look at me the wrong way’ days. I’ll take them all.

It has been said that the only reason for leaving England is to give yourself the pleasure of coming back to it.

I'm just not convinced that Jesus is going to say, "When I was hungry, you gave a check to the United Way and they fed me.

I cant believe anybody would celebrate a holiday where a jolly prowler breaks into your house and leaves gifts.