The reason why people don't get called back to sequels is because they did badly in the original [movie].

The way the recession has affected Hollywood, a lot of actors that had robust opportunities before in film no longer have such plum options, so cable has done a good job of becoming a happy medium for artists deemed film actors.

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?

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

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.

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.

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.