With success comes more responsibility, a larger size of existence, which is uncomfortable.

I grew up watching foreign programs - American, English, Mexican, and very little Kenyan. 'The Color Purple' was the first time I saw people who looked like me.

Part of being an artist is that you are always concerned you don't have what it takes. It keeps us honest.

I went to the Independent Spirit Awards and won.

As human beings, it is our nature to dream about the future, but there is no future without a healthy nature. It's the common denominator that we all depend on, not just to live but to be happy. That's why we owe it to each other to make sure nature stays healthy.

I never, in my wildest dreams, could I have thought that the first role I get out of school would lead to an Oscar nomination.

Beautiful people have many advantages, but so do friendly people.