Even though homelessness reaches into the depths of despair, there's also a pride and beauty in it, as well.

I enjoy where I am and I don't have a problem with being Steve Buscemi, Stanley Tucci, Don Cheadle, or Jeffrey Wright. They're not the lead of every movie they're in, but every time you see them they're really good.

With all the movies I've done, I still get recognized from my episode of 'Law & Order' more than anything else. It never fails.

If you look at the true essence of the Black Panthers, they were more of a community protection group.

One thing that I've been very vocal about roles I take, and my representation has been very smart about, is that I didn't go to Juilliard to be "Thug #2" in movies. I like to be challenged. I'd say that about 40% of the roles I've done have been written for white men.

I got a job as soon as I graduated from school. I always wanted to bartend because I love listening to people and how awful their lives are.

Every time I get mad, I grab my hammer and make a bookshelf or something.