If you're going to come at me, come at me respectfully, and I will respond respectfully.

Don't be a victim; if you want to make movies, make movies.

You either get better, or you don't progress.

Nothing will ever top 'The Wire.' It was historical. It was black cinema.

When you're in a high-stress situation, dynamics between people can change.

As I got further into my career, as a character of color, if I was going to have the types of opportunities I felt I deserved, and continue to have them, I was going to have to start creating those opportunities for myself.