The sponge gives it [the illusory hair] texture, and then you can just wipe it off.

It gives it a flavor and texture that's outrageous.

The riot isn't seen in the movie, but it is alluded to. He has this one speech that gives a great sense of texture and paints a picture of what was happening in Harlem then.

I'm a sponge for historical images of black people and black history on film.

He was like a sponge.

You must understand the texture of your hair before you choose a style.