One of the occupational hazards of being an actor, the reason why so many actors are insecure, is that the only way we know we're good is when other people tell us.

Don't send me your script if you want me to play the black best friend; I just won't do that.

I love tennis, love it!

I feel television is in a fantastically rich vein of what it's presenting both by opportunity to actors and to audiences.

Hate cannot overcome hate; only love can do that.

The perception of Africa, whether in the U.S. or in Europe, is of a continent that needs help, and cannot pull itself up. That is just not true.

You're always looking for roles and other creatives who are going to be challenging to you, because you're always a better actor after the experience.