When we shot "Cry Freedom," I wasn't even allowed in South Africa. They told me I could come but I wasn't going to leave. I had heavy death threats at that time. So we shot in Zimbabwe. In 1995, I had the privilege and the honor to meet Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela the same day: I had breakfast with Desmond Tutu and lunch with Nelson Mandela. Then I had the good fortune to have Mr. Mandela actually come to my house in California. There's been a tremendous amount of change.

That's what I tell young actors. "You don't have to compromise. Go do some theater and wait for an appropriate role."

The lessons I learned in Sunday School have kept me on track

I believe in God. I don't fear man, I fear God.

I actually don't hang out with any celebrities. My closest friends are old friends. And my real close friends, none of them are actors.

True desire in the heart for anything good is God's proof to you sent beforehand to indicate that it's yours already.

Cats are too independent. They piss me off. They play when they want, and then they turn their back on you. Dogs, you throw the ball, and they bring it back, tongue hanging out, tail wagging. Cats are like "Not right now, too busy." Definitely a dog man. Except when it comes to cleaning up after them! Cats win that!