The only way I know how to deliver is to focus; some people can turn it on or off - I'd rather stay in character.

As an actor, you really want to resonate with your audience. I played a character on Oz and people still approach me in the streets today.

It's very important to stretch, because while it's good to look pumped, a lot of the moves are split legs, and twisting fast. So you really, really have to stay supple.

You really have to act your pants off to stay alive. I thrive on that; I rise to the occasion of the circumstances.

I've never been really great at trusting anybody, just because of the way I grew up.

Certainly, I look for different characters 'cause I always like to keep people guessing, and I also don't like to get typecast. I made a concerted effort, last year and this year, to get a range of characters, just to show people the range that I have, and for them to be able to see the artistry beyond the color.

You don't want it to be a replica or an imitation. You want to create something fresh, original, very unique.