I'm Trying To Keep Up

'25th Hour,' Like A Lot Of My Films, Takes Place In New York City. I've Been Very Fortunate To Make Films In The City That I Live. I Mean, It's Great Going Home At Night Instead Of Being On Location.

One Of The Great Things About African-americans Is That We've Always Had This Attitude: We Make Do With What We Got. It Comes From Our Ancestors Being Slaves.

Power Is Knowing Your Past.

I May Have Been Born Yesterday, But I Stayed Up All Night.

Stick Around Long Enough, You'll Get Some Grace.