Most people guard against going into the fire, and so end up in it.
It's a very exciting time in the history of this country, to even see people responding to a different way of doing business and really wanting to make a change.
When I tell people I'm a comedian they say, 'Oh, are you funny?' I say, 'No, it's not that kind of comedy. '
Every time you enter into a job it's a whole new universe. There's a new language with a new power structure. If you are in an all Black cast its a different dynamic, the same with an all male cast or a crew that is mainly women.
I think it's very hard to be naked in a scene and not be upstaged by your nipples.
Somebody can be the captain of the ship, which allows you to make big mistakes.
I try to live my life every day in the present, and try not to turn a blind eye to injustice and need.
Most of my stories are ideas in action. In other words, I get a concept, and I let it run away. I find a character to act out the idea. And then the story takes care of itself.
If there were no hell, the loss of heaven would be hell.
I discovered after going to music festivals that I am a rock fan. I love the guitars, the phrasing, and the abandon of rock fans.
Life does not forgive weakness.