I think Don Cheadle has always done great work.

I think Christina Aguilera is great; I would love to work with her.

Great work is done by people who are not afraid to be great.

What I think I learned from working on 'Moonlight' is you see what happens when you persecute people. They fold into themselves.

I love Michelle Williams. I think she's extraordinary. I was such a fan of 'Blue Valentine,' and I heard stories about how Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams worked on that. They lived together for a period of time as rehearsal. From nine in the morning to five at night, living in a space together. The work is really awe-inspiring.

The moment you think you understand a great work of art, it's dead for you.