I remember hearing stories from my mother and father about their parents and grandparents when they were taken off the reservation, taken to the boarding schools, and pretty much taught to be ashamed of who they were as Native Americans. You can feel that impact today.

Twilight' fans are great.

Where I come from, there were traditions with my race and whenever you faced a curve in life, there was always a tradition.

I remember my dad, who coached football, would buy some of his players football shoes when they couldn't afford it.

It's not a bad day at work when you just have to take your shirt off for a big franchise movie. There are worse jobs out there!

The actors I admire are character actors.

I remember hearing stories from my mother and father about their parents and grandparents when they were taken off the reservation, taken to the boarding schools, and pretty much taught to be ashamed of who they were as Native Americans. You can feel that impact today.