The actors are different, although I didn't set out to be different. My inspiration came from people like Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence and Will Smith. The genre is what it is. My inspiration was drawn from great movies like 48 Hours, Bad Boys and Rush Hour.

Being funny wasn't a career choice growing up, it was my way out of situations; a way to survive another day.

I just see myself as a short, dumpy guy with bad feet, and I'm passionate.

My life growing up was a twisted Bronx version of The Color Purple. It had a much different soundtrack and no trees, but that desperation was the same.

I'm very giving. Even if it's for nonsense, I'll give it to you.

When I'm in the mood to listen to music, I do like to go to the SkyBar [ L.A.].

I just want to be funny, I just want to do comedy.