You develop a lot of scars, being interracial.

A great book provides escapism for me. The artistry and the creativity in a story are better than any drugs.

If I were to wait only for roles that clarify my racial makeup, I'd be waiting for a very, very long time.

I spend my weekends sleeping and watching DVDs, and eating at restaurants within a 2-block radius of my apartment.

I think it's necessary when you're dealing with a dark show that has explosion and violence to have defined moments of lightness and humor, even romance. It's important, and it deepens the character, of course.

This role is more visible, and I grew up without a lot of that sort of modeling so I'm relieved and proud to have done this film.

I have to laugh internally when I'm asked in interviews what nightspots I like to hit. I just don't have answers... so sometimes I make them up.