When people are courting, many of them think that when they get married, that's it, and everything will be on Easy Street. But you really have to work even harder once you're married, because the challenges are that much greater.

I would advice to focus on your craft. Nowadays, a lot of people come to quote-unquote Hollywood thinking that all they just have to be different or do something outlandish or have a huge personality to become a star. But I think that if you just focus on the craft, you'll have a better chance at longevity.

If someone had said to me ten years ago "Yo, we have this role of this pimp who wants to be a rapper, he lives in Memphis", I'd be like, "Really?" But then when you read it and you see it, you say "That's a great role."

I want viewers to relate to me on a different level, not just a sexual level.

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

Some people make a career out of doing one thing, but I wanted to diversify my body of work.

When you are the lead in a romantic comedy, you have to worry about people really liking you.