Poetry has in a way been my bridge to my acting career. I had so many questions about my life, so I took to poetry to express my questions. I had questions about politics, family relationships, and more.

For me, I'm always looking for the opportunity for a character that challenges me and lets me play two for the price of one.

What we have as artists is the immortalization opportunity that others don't have, because our work is lasting; it's there forever to view.

Poetry has, in a way, been my bridge to my acting career.

I've been described as a smart actor because I've attended college. Or I've been called an artsy jock. And I am thinking, 'So, are actors supposed to be dumb?

As an African-American male born with a couple of strikes against you because of your skin color, I think it's very, very important to have some positive role models around, especially male influences.

When it's all said and done, I am secure enough with my manhood to say to the world, "I am a male actor, and its okay for me to play a gay man."