I wanted to be a leading man - the black lawyer, the black doctor, the black policeman.

My father was a doctor.

I started acting at the University of Michigan in my sophomore year.

I’ve tried actively to define myself and redefine myself, and not be pigeonholed.

Be talented enough to make it and stupid enough to keep trying.

To be known by the public, honestly. People come up and tell them how good I make them feel.

I, myself, identify myself as a heathen.