I'm not excusing crime or those who bring poison into the community, but I do want brothers and sisters in prison to know someone cares.
I don't want the George Clooney lifelong bachelorhood. If I found the right person, I would commit in a minute.
We are human beings. We operate from wanting to be rewarded.
Many of us are walking around living smaller lives than we're meant to live. Don't allow yourself to dream smaller than you were meant to dream.
People always want to think that because you're not from a certain circumstance, you can't relate. That's ridiculous.
I've done romantic comedy, and I don't get to flex that muscle often.
I think, without question, the way someone plays sports shows something about inherently who they are, you know?
There's a wealth gap that is happening, and that is all over the world, you know? The rich are getting richer and holding a higher percentage of money or wealth that's out there.
I think the number one safe haven where people put their money is to invest in yourself first.
I think our biggest problem is lack of real, honest communication between black men and black women. A lot of men talk amongst men, and a lot of women speak amongst women.
'The Conversation' will hopefully touch on issues that will move people to want to strengthen communication and look to each other for solutions.
Whatever your calling is as a service, follow it - that's beautiful.
If you have a debt issue or credit card issue, start dealing with it. If you have a tax issue, don't just say, 'I'm not going to file.' There are ways to deal with these things, but you must communicate with your creditors, whether it's a credit card company or tax department.
Most people aren't honest with themselves about money.
The media is convincing people that if you have that 'next thing,' that diamond, the right car, then you'd be happier.
I believe that reality TV should be called 'not reality' TV; it's fiction.
Obviously, this whole 'no child left behind' idea is more rhetoric than actual practice.
My parents both are physicians, and my grandfathers were both physicians.
I love making films, but the best roles are hard to come by.
Here's the deal: I believe - and I attempt to live my life this way - we all have more time than we think we do. We all waste so much time.
