Dad was a bus driver, and when he finished work he would repair cars.

In America they like my spicy TV alter ego, probably because there were a lot of Italians and Hispanics in the country, but the real L.A. life is a hard-working one.

When it came to the stylish and graceful art of ballroom dancing, my dad was a king of the clubs, a prowling tiger and a wonderfully natural mover.

If I had a place with a studio where I could paint I'd be happy.

When I visit a country, I like to experience local food.

When people speak their own language you get a much better sense of who they are.

My parents wanted me to work in a bank or as an accountant.