Rich kids gave us their old clothes. They were the best clothes we ever had. We were these very pure, naive, poor children. The rich kids called us a lot of names but it never bothered us because we didn't know what the words meant.

I really like acting because you can create a character. You can make someone who has never existed before. That's neat.

I can’t on my own change the regime in South Africa or teach the Palestinians to learn to live with the Israelies, but I can start with me.

Music is a whole oasis in my head. The creation process is so personal and fulfilling.

I project a definite innocence. A lot of that is just the way I grew up.

Life is multi-layered and there's no way I could do my life justice in one pat answer.

When I was younger, I was worried about how others viewed me and if I was good enough. I realize now that you can't mold an image or try to be something that you are not. As far as being an actor is concerned, your work really speaks for itself.