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

I've played different nationalities, and everything from vulnerable to strong to crooked to demented. It just increases your possibilities of work because, if people know you can do just about anything, then you're going to get more offers. That's what I want to do.

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

When a child wants to be accepted, he'll do anything. And if it means you're getting a certain amount of notoriety from a fight, that's what you'll do.

The actual fights themselves are very demanding. You don't want to drain yourself. But it pumps you up, gets you in the zone. It's a good way of getting you into the zone for the scene.

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.

I just want to keep the diversity and the options open. In terms of what I'm looking for, I'd like to do a lead action role.