That's what's great about the arts. Everything inspires you, and you get a chance to grow from watching other people and how they do their work.

I want to be the person who eventually doesn't have to be in front of the camera. I can be behind the camera and really change things cinematically, and this is giving me an opportunity to do something behind the camera, which I really want to maximize.

If I were an animal, I would be an eagle.

I am a comedian and you guys know whatever I say, I don't mean any of it.

A lot of people may not know how competitive it is to play classical music, because when you think about it, the music that you're playing is music that's been here for years. And all you're trying to do is improve upon it when you play.

All of us black comedians are trying to be mainstream, but you don't want to lose the edge.

My Grandmother would say, 'Make sure you look good. Make sure you speak well. Make sure you remain that Southern gentleman that I've taught you to be.'