Toy Soldiers was my introduction to film. I certainly didn't think I was doing art by any stretch of the imagination.

• 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.
• My philosophy is, don't take no for an answer and be willing to sacrifice your entire project for freedom.
• Is Walt turning over in his grave? A man named Joe Roth runs Disney right now-he gave me the go-ahead and total freedom to do whatever I wanted to do.
• Americans accept that gangsters are running the government.
• I learned much more about acting from philosophy courses, psychology courses, history and anthropology than I ever learned in acting class.
• Toy Soldiers was my introduction to film. I certainly didn't think I was doing art by any stretch of the imagination.
• Most good actors have a huge intelligence about the human condition and a real open heart to different kinds of people and behavior.
• I don't think people have been able to deal with the fact that African American filmmakers can make movies about life and relationships.
• I have personal beliefs and they are sometimes reflected in the movies I make, but I also reflect other points of view.
• I was a sports fan, but I also went to peace marches.