Identity is an assemblage of constellations.

If you think about what acting is supposed to be, my job is to disappear.

In my own life I'm frequently in predominantly white atmospheres.

In my profession, I'm around a lot of people whose bodies are their instruments in one way or another.

Learning is a tunnel experience that makes us think more broadly.

Making your life is ultimately an extraordinarily creative endeavor.

Movies, as evidenced by a chorus of protesting and celebrating Americans, influence broader trends.

My main concern is theater, and theater does not reflect or mirror society. It has been stingy and selfish, and it has to do better.

Not that many people, even contemporary writers, write about right now.

Over time, my students have gotten richer and more educated.

People in power have to be careful about what comes out of their mouth. They have to find exactly the right word that can't be attacked.

People who are sick, or who have been sick, or have come close to death have a lot to say - and they want you to hear it.

Probably the person who said the only color in Los Angeles is green was right.

Suddenly in high school, I'm in a predominantly Jewish atmosphere. Jewish people were my gate to white America.

That artists are called to be more responsible and 'true' is a tip of hat to their power.

There's not a lot of flash about me.

To live your life well, and have respect for what came before or after - there's a strong respect for that in African culture.

We owe the government taxes. We owe our creditors interest. What do these powers owe us?

When you think about it, words can break your heart, or they can change your day.

You know, all kinds of people inspire me.