You have to know your craft. I find that most people who are very, very successful know their craft and have done the research.

Will [Smith] is not like preachy. He's more like lead by example. There's two ways to approach Will. You can follow or you can watch and learn, and I just kind of watched him and learned how he dealt with people, how he dealt with life and how he approaches his own work.

I'm actually very good with Home Depot-handy type of paintwork.

If you look at a lot of people's careers, the first couple of movies, usually, are the most embarrassing.

I think women should have insight as to how men think. Just like men should have insight into how women think.

For the most part, I meet people who are like 'I really like your work. I'm watching your career. I want to see you do well. Keep doing what you do.' I get that so much, and it's so reassuring. I often wish that so many people, who just work normal jobs, could get a pat on the back as much as I do, because it's very complimentary.

Study your craft, first. Then explore the business side. If you can commit to mastering both, then you're ready to pursue acting as a living. I really want people to understand that you can't take shortcuts.