There are a lot of directors who make big money and do big things and then move out of the 'hood

People are in your life for a reason, others are there for a season and it's important to realize when those seasons are over.

People are dream killers--you've got to be careful who you give emotional access to.

You will always grow through - what you go through.

I can say, hands down, 'Annapolis' is the most challenging film I've ever taken on.

The dream is free. The hustle is sold separately.

Change your mind and it will change your life. If nothing around you changes, changes the things that are around you.

Life is a menu. Whatever you order is what's delivered to the table.

God will NEVER give YOU something SOMEBODY ELSE is supposed to have

Today I begin a new life for I am the master of my abilities and today is going to be a great and beautiful day!

Other peoples' success represents the possibility of what you can do.

If GOD had a milk carton, would your face be on it?

If people were to tell other people everything about themselves, we’d live in a dull world.

Obviously there's something very seductive about movies, which can be attractive in a bad way if you're doing them for the wrong reasons - for money, or for fame.

My mother was an incredibly loving mother.

I love life, I love people and I love sharing, so I would say that I'm romantic.

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives to all men generously and without reproaching, and it will be given him.

Self-disciplin e is necessary, but so is playfulness, flexibility, joy. When you stop demanding perfection of yourself, your writing desk will become a spacious place.

When I was 16 I'd watch 'The Godfather,' but I didn't think, 'Right, I'm going to go down the barber's and get some protection money off him.'

I didn't take the reins of my career until I was about 21, and I've been in charge since then.

Golf is a very serious part of my life, but when you stop having fun at it, that's when it's time to hang it up.