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" You had to know how to fight or you had to know how to avoid a fight. I didn't enjoy fighting, so I learned how to avoid them. "

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" Americans accept that gangsters are running the government. "

" I don't think people have been able to deal with the fact that African American filmmakers can make movies about life and relationships. "

" My philosophy is, don't take no for an answer and be willing to sacrifice your entire project for freedom. "

" Considering the fact that I've used it in the past, and know what it is, and seen the results of it, I don't view marijuana as a dangerous drug. "

" It's certainly a lot more difficult to get a project made if you're talking about something progressive. That's just the nature of the industry. "

" Most good actors have a huge intelligence about the human condition and a real open heart to different kinds of people and behavior. "

" You get money out of acting. You get gray hair out of directing. Actually, I get more of a rush from directing. "

" I have personal beliefs and they are sometimes reflected in the movies I make, but I also reflect other points of view. "

" I'm fairly competant as a director and actor, but I am Mr. Neurotic as a writer. I just don't have enough confidence in my abilities to take criticism well. I take it personally. Start with 'It's a masterpiece,' and then tell me what you think could be changed. "

" My father described me as the oldest baby he'd ever seen. I apparently was very serious and reflective. "

" I started getting on my feet and clowning around, and they ended up putting me in a play when I was 12. And I was hooked. "

" I'm the kind of person who does not remember bad things. "

" Every man dies. Not every man lives. "

" American people are not evil. Given information, they will do the right thing. But they're not given the information. "

" I love iconoclasts. I love individuals. I love people that are true to themselves, whatever the cost. "

" If I'm a commodity, it wouldn't be a wise idea to buy stock in me - although, in the long run, maybe I'm a slow growth investment. "

" I learned much more about acting from philosophy courses, psychology courses, history and anthropology than I ever learned in acting class. "

" I wouldn't say I'm a method actor. I do research when I feel I don't have enough experience for the part I'm playing. "

" There are dumb actors. But there are dumb politicians and dumb bakers. "

" Directing is creating a whole. You're able to combine different elements and create a film that is unique and true to your vision. "

" I don't view myself as a political leftie. I view myself as a storyteller who is fair to both sides. "

" I like Spike Lee a lot. He's incredibly gifted and I don't think he gets the credit he deserves as a filmmaker. "

" Just because someone gets arrested doesn't mean what they are doing is wrong. Some laws are unfair and unjust. "

" I'm six foot four and a half and I have a temper. It's reserved for very important issues. If someone is asking me to make an artistic concession, then I'll become a madman. "

" I ran spotlight. Swept up. Did box office. Ran the lighting board. But acting was the most fun. "

" I'm not gangly; I'm very coordinated. I do have a bit of a baby face. But I guess that just means I'll be working longer. "

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" Susan is just great. I know I'm biased, but she's a great actress. "