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

Before I was an actor I was a break dancer, one of those street performers you see. I guess my introduction into the professional world of performing was a stint as back up dancer for Lionel Richie and I performed at the closing ceremony at the '84 Olympics.

I rewind the TV every two minutes. If someone does something interesting, I have to see it over and over again.

Now, I have big-money offers on three movies, and I have director approval. That's kind of scary,' he says. 'No directors have been attached. That's a lot of pressure on me

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

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

I speak to my agent about great roles, and he's like, 'They are all going to Will Smith.