And besides, because of all she has accomplished, Barbara Jordan has always been a hero of mine

We judge ourselves by our good intentions, but we're judged by our last word.

I think television has always been one to replicate when something's successful.

And besides, because of all she has accomplished, Barbara Jordan has always been a hero of mine

At my age, turning gray is kind of a blessing, where it softens all of the other horrible things it does to you, but it is what it is.

I realized I really liked the screen. I knew it was a challenge, but I wasn't afraid of risk

It is scary for an actor when you get hired as a lead. No matter what the plot is, it is your job to do something interesting enough to make them want to get inside the lead character's head.