I just always knew that I lived in two worlds. There was the world of my house and community, but to make my way in that white world I had to modify the way I spoke and acted. I had to sometimes not make direct eye contact.

Because of where I come from, I never thought I'd see in my life a black candidate running for President.

Any changes that I made to my line, I asked if I could make them, which I do in every movie. So far everybody's been gracious enough to say yes. The only improvising I do is in the movies I do with Chris Guest, which is what we do.

I've never considered myself a comedian. I'm a comedic actor.

You ain't got but one life. You ought to live it the way you want.

My ass may be dumb, but I ain't no dumbass.

All movies aren't fun; some are hard work. You try to do something and convey a set of emotions that have to do with some real life kind of stuff.