My parents were incredibly strict, almost military style.

Rehearsals make a huge difference.

I don't think it's my responsibility, but I definitely try to create my own projects that are Latin-based with a Latin crew and Latin cast. I try to give all my characters Latin names whenever I can and make sure that they are of Latin heritage. But that does not work with every project.

Teachers are everything. I mean, you're a poor kid from the ghetto, your parents are busy working 24/7, working like a Mexican.

Tennessee Williams, one of my favorite playwrights, [lived] down there. You always heard about the Keys and how amazing they are and, well, it's like a highway with some bars on it.

It takes time to understand yourself, to go inside yourself and to question yourself and really take yourself to task. That's self-expression.

Great acting is being able to create a character. Great character is being able to be yourself.