I would come to L.A. for a job, but I love New York.

I want to tell authentic, real stories with real characters.

You look up to your parents and you want them to accept you, and you don't want them to look at you in a negative light. So you do things to make them proud and accept you.

It's a surreal experience. During the first show, I was like, "Wow, I'm onstage with Ms. Tyson!" Everybody has been amazing, and the energy is really beautiful. I'm replacing my friend Condola, so everyone making sure that I'm OK has turned what could've been a very scary, nerve-racking and lonely experience into a supportive environment.

I love that you can watch a film and 10 years later still be affected.

My mother's a pretty warm, open person.

I have a Twitter handle, but I never sign on.