You know, social issue movies don't make a lot of money.

Tarantino's movies, I really enjoy, certainly, and when I was 19 and 20, I was really into them.

To be more involved and more aware is appealing to me.

I grew up with no money. My kids will grow up with a lot of money and so it's really important to me, and it will always be a part of my parenting, to keep them conscientious and connected socially to other people.

I learn so much more in an ensemble movie.

On his daughter, Ava: She is a relief from all the stress in my life; everyday she does something new and it is so amazing.

To me, White Boy Shuffle is sort of like Catcher in the Rye, the story is so universal.