I tell people, 'You can do this.' And they write back and say, 'You were right. I can do this. And now I believe I can do anything.'

People see you on television, and they think you make the same amount of money that Clint Eastwood does. But this is PBS. All these shows are done for free.

There are thousands of very, very talented artists who will never be known, even after they are dead.

I really believe that if you practice enough you could paint the 'Mona Lisa' with a two-inch brush.

Being editor of 'Slate' is the best job I've ever had because of the freedom and support given to me by Don Graham and the Post Co. and because of the opportunity to work with colleagues I admire and adore.

Look at the experience of 2008. Who are the countries who negotiated the storms of 2008 best? They were the countries which were able to sit business with labor at the table, with government, and work out a way of getting through the storm. And I don't think that is a controversial statement.

The industry looks for white actors and actresses, but it's not the same for black actors. We have to really put the work in.

I feel like I had a great career. Had some big games... I feel like I had a great time.