People live by example. I can't tell you, "You can be anything," if I shot my own dreams down or was too afraid to go after them.

I don't ever want to get boxed in, playing the same characters, over and over again. That's why I prefer features over television.

I just hate when things get labeled as "black movies." I don't say, "Oh, this weekend, I want to see an all-white movie," or "I want to see a black movie." I just go to a movie because I saw the previews and I relate to it. I want to see it because the previews look interesting.

Love is the greatest gift that God has given us. It's free.

Every human walks around with a certain kind of sadness. They may not wear it on their sleeves, but it's there if you look deep.

I love the art of acting, so I don't care if I'm in a movie with 10 people, two people, or by myself. I just really enjoy it.

If I feel like I've reached this greatness in my career than there's no more room for growth. I don't think I'm ever going to get there. If I ever get complacent, it's time for me to bow out.