As an actor you have to bring to the table your creative input. But when a director like Ridley Scott says I want you to do this this way, you know when he gets to the editing room he has a reason for it. Its like watching a masterpiece.

I am admiring of my fellow peers, black filmmakers and black actors and actresses.

When I commit to a role, I always tell myself that role is king. That's the Bible. If I start to judge my character, than it's going to influence my performance, and I don't want that. I want to find the truth in the character.

I worked so much when my first son was born that I missed a lot.

I'm an avid hockey fan and I've been playing for about 17 years, and somebody recently told me that the first organized hockey teams in Canada were all black. Telling those stories would be cool.

I have never made a decision based on race and never will.

Don't let people disrespect you. My mom says don't open the door to the devil. Surround yourself with positive people.