You always make a film with the hope that all types of people will want to see your work and that it doesn't matter about your color, but unfortunately it still does.

My biggest challenge will be to play the totally submissive woman. It takes a toll on you when you play someone who's far removed from your personality.

I stay in tune with my family and God.

I want to live a full life - period.

You don't know what unconditional love is. You may say you do, but if you don't have a child, you don't know what that is. But when you experience it, it is the most fulfilling ever.

If your woman is asleep every time you get home, shes just really tired. Of you.

People love to see themselves on screen in a way that makes sense and seems on point.

My mother was a single mom, and most of the women I know are strong.

Especially in this industry, women challenge men much more now because we're saying, 'We can do it, too.'

A Modern Mom to me is not always someone that juggles a career and family. A Modern Mom is a woman who takes care of herself on the inside and the outside.

I went to public - I graduated from publics - Westchester High. I'm a product of LA Unified.

And then I sez—‘How is anybody a-goin’ to live pattern lives, when they are a-starvin' to death? And how is anybody a-goin’ to enjoy religion when they are a-chokin’?

I believe all photographers want to be remembered for their images. They reflect a piece of their soul.

We are always waiting, aren't we? All in a state of hesitation and held breath. Sometimes it's glorious like a storm at the end of a hot day.

A glass is good and a lass is good And a pipe to smoke in cold weather The world is good and the people are good And we're all good fellows together.

Being a father is sometimes my hardest but always my most rewarding job. Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there.

As is always the case when peace takes precedence over liberty, neither is achieved.

Feminism is what I do with my life, it’s how I spend my days, it’s my job, it’s not just an opinion I have among many other opinions.

Art is a little bit larger than life - it's an exhalation of life and I think you probably need a little touch of madness.

Life is short. Do not forget about the most important things in our life, living for other people and doing good for them.

No money changed hands, of course.