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

On the film sets of 'New Moon' and 'Eclipse,' I feel safe. It's like you're in the center of the hurricane, but outside is where it starts to get chaotic.

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

There was a point - when I was a kid - where I said I wanted to be like Luke Skywalker, with blond hair and blue eyes. My mom right there told me to never be ashamed of who I am.

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.

I just want to do really good work.

I feel like giving back is in my blood.