It doesn't matter what people feel about you because everyone is going to have an opinion.

Things are changing. I've been training since I was 9 years old to stretch my wings as an actor dramatically, but have never really been afforded the opportunity to show that.

You can say what you want to about a rapper in a movie, but look at what Ice Cube has done. Ice Cube has created more opportunities for other actors to get jobs in this business than some actors have.

Some of these guys... I've worked with Ice Cube, I think he's an immensely talented rapper and actor.

Romeo Must Die was the first film that I did where I was able to just be free as an actor.

It takes all sorts to make a world - saints as well as soldiers.

I've worked with some actors who can't act.