Doing films in Latin America is like an act of faith. I mean you really have to believe in what you're doing because if not you feel like it's a waste of time because you might as well be doing something that at least pays you the rent.

They talk about the failure of socialism but where is the success of capitalism in Africa Asia and Latin America?

I think it's easy for people to assume that fame is equal to glory but it can be a very isolating experience.

Artists need some kind of stimulating experience a lot of times which crystallizes when you sing about it or paint it or sculpt it. You literally mold the experience the way you want. It's therapy.

Imagine a judicial nominee said 'my experience as a white man makes me better than a Latina woman.' Wouldn't they have to withdraw? New racism is no better than old racism.

If China is helping its domestic industries charge an artificially low price for solar panels and other environmental goods then China is violating international trade rules that it agreed to when it became a member of the World Trade Organization.

Immigration is not the top issue for Latinos. Latinos are like every other American - economy jobs healthcare education.

Latinos care about education yes so we need reform not just money.

I am a firm believer in education and have worked very hard to tell young Latinos that they must go to college and that if possible they should pursue an advanced degree. I am convinced that education is the great equalizer.

If the Romans had been obliged to learn Latin they would never have found time to conquer the world.