Most black families have roots, whether Christian, Muslim or other religions, and that journey is unique for each individual.

I believe that every innovative thought comes from a creative mindset....A creative mindset is what drives our world, and art is the base of that.

If someone saves your life, you develop a brotherhood, no matter what your race.

People are realizing that color has no bearing on what's known as brotherhood

A lot of directors are overbearing and tend to make you doubt your instincts.

I believe success is preparation, because opportunity is going to knock on your door sooner or later but are you prepared to answer that?

Boxing, for me, it's the beginning of all sports. I'm willing to bet that the first sport was a man against another man in a fight, so I think that's something innate in all of us.

I spend 90 percent of my time saying no, and my accountant yells at me for it, but when I started in this business, I wanted my career to have legs.

I like boxing movies. One of the hardest things for me to watch as far as boxing films, is the boxing. The actual boxing usually sucks

It's natural for any actor that segues into directing to be an actor's director. You know how to relate to the actors.

That word, fan, has always kind of bothered me

Dwelling on the past only defeated her chances for changing the future.

The experience of testifying and the aftermath have changed my life.

I'm psyched about what I can contribute that can be meaningful to myself and to others.

... if God took the trouble to tell us eight hundred times to be glad and rejoice, He must want us to do it—SOME.

You said sloppy! Look, I didn't even use my sword; I hit him with my head, like a moron.

Politeness makes one appear outwardly as they should be within.

Americans want to be exposed to the opportunities that a changing world can offer.

Now that im older i'm more aware of things that make me feel complete as a person. I'm trying to concentrate on those things as opposed to things that make feel empty

I can't do everything but I can do something to help somebody. And what I can do I will do. I wish I could do more.

Other guys read Playboy. I read annual reports.