God gave me everything I have.

I was excited to hear others talking of God. Most people in show business have some strong spirituality but don't talk about it openly.

There are other people in 'Dreamgirls' who are born-again Christians. We have a Bible study class once a week. It was started by Charles Bernard and myself. We meet at the theater.

I won't do anything demeaning to what I stand for.

I was making $150 a week in workshop. It was a rough year. I had trouble paying the rent. But I had evenings free to spend with my wife, Olive, and our baby daughter. In terms of family-building, it was one of the most blessed years of my life.

I realized my calling was to use the arts and ministry to help young people.