I had never picked up a basketball before. I went through a grueling audition process. It was almost as if I was learning to walk. It would be like teaching somebody to dance ballet for a role.

Good storytelling appeals to me - good writing.

If someone has already done a role I'm about to do, I won't watch the original until after I'm finished playing the role.

I've been in a couple with different races like Latino, white, Middle Eastern.

You can never be happy when you're constantly comparing yourself to others. Keep your eyes ahead.

I did work out every day. I needed it to have the endurance to do what needed to be done and not get hurt. I have such a new respect for action stars now.

I've never gotten any complaints about my headscarf from a man. You can be sexy with a head wrap!