If I can look at each character that I am given and create them in a different way from the last role, I'm happy.

It feels amazing to work with writers that write really well.

It was amazing to be nominated by the Academy who saw fit for me to be nominated for best supporting actor. The Critic's choice award was wonderful. I'm on cloud nine.

I can only control what I do. I can try to suggest and be open, but trust is the key.

I came from a divorced mother and father, obviously mixed race.

Many times - especially when I'm playing an historical character - I want to be really on target with how I create that character and really nuanced with who that human being might be. But I don't want to lose the likeness of me or the depth of my own personality. So meditation and my spirituality has helped me to realize that, yes, I want to get out of the way but I also want the ability to hold on to what the audience likes of what they see of me.

When I perform on stage, you have to remember my performance or buy another ticket to the party! In television and film, you can see it over and over again.