Louis was asked if he has any advice for people in this day and age, facing economic depression. He stated that he has learned to redefine what the good times are. He said that good times aren't about the exterior, but rather the interior; they involve the growth of the spirit, replacing fear with faith because fear is a killer. But faith is at its strongest when things are at their hardest. He says it's less about show business and more about the art of acting and it's all about longevity for him. With a 60+ year career, he knows what he is talking about. He talked about his grandmother who was a former slave who taught him the value of having a good work ethic. She was not mistreated in her role, because she was the best she could be in her job. He applies this attitude to acting and strives to be the best.
Louis spoke about his belief in God and the messages that He is sending to us through the planet. Extreme weather conditions could be telling us to take care of the planet we live on. He discussed the need for clean oceans and healthy food for our children and he states he's learned that it's not what you get but what you give. He discussed a center for children that recently opened in Los Angeles where children will be taught the ideals that he learned in the old days. Hygiene, behavior, all of the things learned back in the "hard times" that seem to have slipped by the wayside these days.
He was asked if he was frustrated by the selfishness of young Hollywood and he said he prays that they see the light, but he's not frustrated by them. He talked about current films like The Fighter and The King's Speech that he was happy to see come to the big screen and he mentioned films he would like to see come out on topics such as stories about black cowboys and American soldiers. He wants to be able to point to films like these when his children and grandchildren ask about the contributions of African Americans.
