Here's the thing. We do a movie with a predominantly black cast, and it's put in a category of being a black film. When other movies are done with a predominantly white cast, we don't call them a white film. I'm trying to remove the stigma off things they call black films.

I am capable of holding the quote-unquote 'title' of leading man. Leading man just means people want to see you and assume that you can hold a film, carry a movie.

You do projects with the hope they will be big and hope they will go beyond what you imagine.

Some people love so hard that they can't control those emotions when they're at their deepest point.

I've turned down shows offering large amounts of money.

Comedy Central was a great network, but 'Chappelle's Show' took it to a completely different level. Other shows got bigger because so many viewers were watching the 'Chappelle' reruns. For BET, the 'Real Husbands of Hollywood' has that same potential.

Working with a guy like Ice Cube on 'Ride Along,' you learn so much. He's a guy who produces, writes, and directs, so you watch and learn and ask questions. As you go, you learn and figure out what you should and shouldn't do. I do nothing but soak up information.

When you have box-office results, Hollywood treats you different. Hollywood stands up. Once you get to the point where Hollywood sees that you create results, then the demand for you becomes higher.

I'm never gonna step away from stand-up. I can't. That's what got me where I am, and that's also my muse. That's how I stay level-headed. That's what keeps me going.

I love soft-cotton white T-shirts.

I'm not a big politics guy.

My kids are coming up in a different time then me. Interracial couples are of the norm. With me, it's about making sure my kids understand the importance of education and having opportunities that I didn't. My goal as a parent is to make sure they don't take what they have for granted.

I was the guy on the swim team entertaining the bus on the way to the meets.

I'm trying to do what Eddie Murphy did for his generation. You have to show people, 'I'm different. I'm not just a comedian.' I'm trying to become a rock star.

For me, the way I stay consistent is through stand-up comedy.

I've been known to preach.

When I was married, I definitely went through a lying period.

Take me seriously. Take me and my role seriously. Take my talent seriously.

People like to hear the word 'love.'

I don't know about other people, but I love to work.

I love to pop up at the movie theaters. I love to treat the people who are there.

I think sometimes celebrities get so big, they're not reachable.

People want to act like they know celebrities. They want to see pictures. They want to know where you're going. They want to hear you talk about your family.

All I can do is try to create my own brand and have people appreciate me for that.

In comedy, my strengths are improvisation.

My daughter has impressions that she does of me.

I don't care how busy I am - I will always make time for what's most important to me.

I'm not a good storm-outer... because I forget stuff.

Having other comedians complimenting my work is the biggest accolade that I can get.

I don't use Twitter for bad.

My Twitter reflects what's going on with me in my life.

I love making people laugh. And I love laughing.

You might be the funniest guy in the world, but if you don't have anything to talk about, people are eventually going to gravitate towards the guy that's actually saying something.

I love that I can tell the truth and have people laugh at it.

The most important thing for a director is being able to communicate.

People see me on the street, and they point to me, and they're like, 'Hey! All right, all right, all right!'

You don't want to pigeonhole yourself.

I'm not going to stop having problems.

My upbringing was solid because of the people I had around me.

You see some of the weirdest people in Detroit casinos.

People don't want to hear about me having leather walls or gold toilets.

I performed in a bowling alley before while people were still bowling. Cut the check, and I will perform anywhere.

I love women with attitude.

I make a lot of expressions constantly. I'm animated.

In acting, you have to pull from real-life situations, from people, to help develop a character.

I'm not Russell Crowe. I'm not going to do a period piece.

All men hate the nagging.

'Leading man' just means people want to see you and assume that you can hold a film, carry a movie.

It's really not about what you have. It's about how you're able to enjoy life in general.

I'm going to quit when I feel like I'm not having fun anymore or I'm not competitive.