It’s more than just saying lines and turning the light on. You have to drive the story - there’s a technical aspect.

My mom was always pretty supportive. She saw me do plays and she'd always act out the parts I did.

When you ask the best questions of yourself and others, you invite the best answers.

My mom was always pretty supportive. She saw me do plays and she'd always act out the parts I did. My aunt, who played a big part in my life, was a little bit more reserved, because if they don't see you on TV every week they think you must be starving.

I hope I just continue to be passionate about the roles and to always endeavor to bring clarity and honesty to the table and different ideas.

I can give you the King's English and then I can take it to the street, but do both or do one and don't do one knowing only the street. That's going to hold you back because what comes out is going to impress people, and it will impress them negatively.

People confuse the person and the part.