I'm just happy to be working consistently.

A lot of times, women don't get the male perspective in regards to a relationship, what men go through when they're not really dealing well.

Sometimes the stereotypes that a lot of people have are of black men in jail or who don't take care of their kids, so I think it's always important to have that.

I didn't pursue acting to become famous. I was actually just trying to make a living.

Showtime has given new, young filmmakers - black, white, across the board - an opportunity to make films, as well as actors who want to cross over into directing.

I've been in a situation where I was after the money.

To me the work is so much more interesting, the parts that don't require you just to take your shirt off.