No matter what role I play, I have a certain image to maintain. I believe I'm a role model and I take my parts accordingly.

We [black actors] are more respected in Europe, because in Europe, I'm not a black actor - I'm an action star. In America, I'm a black actor.

Today and every day: I offer the universe my love I offer the universe my peace I offer the universe my beauty of hope I offer the universe my deepest gratitude for her hospitality and generosity

Emotions are like a virus, a common cold, disrupting the flow of logic in people's minds.

A little wanton money, which burned out the bottom of his purse.

I feel like you can eat everything that you want in moderation.

You have to write a million words before you find your voice as a writer.

I'm not so widely known that I'm going to be pigeonholed

Money is that dear thing which, if you're not careful, you can squander your whole life thinking of.

Happiness is often hard-hearted.

Whatever is spoken of acquires a certain existence.

In fact, I thought my calling was to be a painter.