A month alone would make me so happy. Not good for my dating prospects.

To me, no matter who you're casting for what role, if something's authentic, usually you can mine something good there.

If you try to create something that everybody can relate to, you're gonna make something that nobody can relate to.

I didn't really want to be a filmmaker, growing up. Other than Spike Lee's movies, I would think, 'Where is a place for me?' We were so damn poor that it just seemed too far beyond.

Making films. It gave me a voice. Legitimately saved me.

'Moonlight' changed me. To see people so moved by this movie inspires me to find something else to offer. And maybe the next one touches only five people or maybe just one person. To me, you know, that would still be worth it.