And that if you become a star, people are going to go to see you. If you remain an actor, they're going to go and see the story you're in.

I'm not intimidated by lead roles. I'm better in them. I don't feel pressure. I feel released at times like that. That's what I'm born to do.

I don't want a Black History Month. Black history is American history.

Anyone who spends a significant amount of time with me finds me disagreeable.

As you grow in this business, you learn how to do more with less.

I gravitate towards gravitas.

Did you just call me old? I really prefer the word 'experienced'.