So I had to be careful. I recognized the responsibility that, whether I liked it or not, I had to accept whatever the obligation was. That was to behave in a manner, to carry myself in such a professional way, as if there ever is a reflection, it's a positive one.

Racism is very painful. That's life. It never ends.

I am not a hugely religious person, but I believe that there is a oneness with everything. And because there is this oneness, it is possible that my mother is the principal reason for my life.

Far as I can tell, I still have most of my hair, my gut is not hanging over my belt, and I still have all of my teeth.

When I set out to become an actor, I had set myself a standard.

In my case, the body of work stands for itself... I think my work has been representative of me as a man.

I had learned something of Miami from people who had visited there, so I knew what to expect.