Artists should always think of themselves as cosmic instruments for storytelling.
I believe in Christianity, Judaism and Islamism, but I stay away from churches, synagogues and mosques.
I constantly listen to the universe, and I advise all other artists to do the same.
I couldn't believe verse was supposed to be hard. It was a snap for me. I loved Shakespeare.
I seek a deeper truth, but I don't think I have to go to a building designated for worship to find it.
I suddenly discovered that acting made girls notice me.
I talk to the universe all the time.
I've always tried to explore the humorous aspects of life.
I've played almost every lead character from Henry VI to Othello. I'm dying to tackle Richard III sometime.
Stax Records represented a closer connection to the average man, while Motown was trying to infiltrate the establishment.
Stax was rejoicing in the difference in who we are, and that's what you see in the film.
We never thought of ourselves as poor.
We saved money by cultivating a garden, and it never really occurred to us that most folks bought their vegetables at the supermarket.