Overnight stardom can be harmful to your mental health. Yeah. It has ruined a lot of people.
I've had no problem harnessing anger.
I've never met a genius. A genius to me is someone who does well at something he hates. Anybody can do well at something he loves - it's just a question of finding the subject.
President Obama is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people.
A war is a horrible thing, but it's also a unifier of countries.
Everybody is idealistic when you're a kid.
My whole life has been one big improvisation.
You should never give up your inner self.
The innocence of childhood is like the innocence of a lot of animals.
Actors know what actors are insecure about - and they're all insecure.
I probably would have retired years ago if I hadn't found interesting things to do.
This film cost $31 million. With that kind of money I could have invaded some country.
It's always fun to talk about jazz.
I played a little basketball. Some football in junior high.
Everybody accuses me of moving fast when I direct a picture. I don't move fast, but I just keep moving.
My mother knew how to read music and everything. But I just kinda learned off of records. And so, I was listening to records and I'd play 'em over and over.
Men must know their limitations.
I am a good listener. I think that came from my schooling.
The country has come a long way in race relations, but the pendulum swings so far back. Everyone wants to be so sensitive.
I love stories about women.
