I feel extremely lucky, extremely grateful, and a little bittersweet, too.

I want to aspire to something like what Denzel Washington does, which is try to find scripts written for white actors - or Jodie Foster, who reads scripts for male actors.

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

On Flash, I thought of myself as a spice character; come in, do a little dance, and I go.

Confidence is at the root of so many attractive qualities - a sense of humor, a sense of style, a willingness to be who you are no matter what anyone else might think or say.

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.

My rule is you want someone whos got both feet on the ground. An ideal girlfriend might be someone who works in the business and can understand what youre going through but is not an actor themselves - is willing to run lines with you but when you start acting crazy, they throw up their hands and take you for what you are and be accepting.