I personally feel like black people in America have contributed so much for so long, and haven't always gotten credit for it.

I am also producing and writing a bunch.

I just want to play interesting characters, and I want to work with the best directors I can work with.

I had a cheat sheet because I knew Tarell [Alvin McCraney]. His movie is largely autobiographical. I knew about certain events in his life and some of the people he talks about. I had visited the place where he lived many times so I understood innately what that was.

You have to see through one's faults before you see their need.

I love to sing. I'm definitely not a very good singer, but when I'm in my shower I get down for sure.

I wanted to work with Barry [ Jenkins]. I am a big fan of his from Medicine for Melancholy years ago. Tarrell [Alvin McCraney] is my favorite playwright. I will do anything he asks. The characters were so clearly drawn and three dimensional. It was an easy thing to say yes to.