So it was a thing that my mother always taught me to go for your goals and never give up no matter what they are, and I started believing that later on in life.

People always have an opinion. Doesn't mean it's right, doesn't mean it's wrong, but we have to respect their opinion.

I really don't have favorites; I'm just a fan of movies, period.

I'm used to being the big tough guy, the bodyguard type.

The person that's always talkin', you don't have to worry about that person. The person that while you're in his face, he's just lookin' at you with a smile on his face, that's the guy you worry about.

I try to avoid typecasting by doing different roles.

A lot of kids think they can just go to Hollywood and become an actor or actress. It's not that easy. There are millions of kids who come out here wanting to act. So, you have to have a plan, and you have to stick with that plan, because it's not going to be easy by any means.