I think I have kind of a natural magnetism.

There's a lot of great stuff on television and that's very appealing to actors who want to work, who do good quality and high quality work. But you're always concerned that the time demands on television will interrupt or interfere with your film work.

My mother was pretty much on my case all the time.

I was never charged with tax evasion. I've never been a tax protester.

We're conditioned in this country to believe that if there's a problem, the black man is usually the culprit.

I think I have kind of a natural magnetism.

I grew up in the Bronx. The Bronx teaches you to survive. It's like, 'Bring it on!'