I come out of repertory theatre so I've been working under pressure my whole career.

I don't like perpetuating the stereotype of black males being drug dealers, and criminals.

I'm proud to be an American. I'm proud to be an African American in America. I've had some interesting experiences: some great, some not so great, but I love it here.

I think I have kind of a natural magnetism.

Lot of the scripts I've been in with other non-white actors haven't been great. Lot of non-white actors ain't all that great.

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

I don't see myself as extremely handsome. I just figure I can charm you into liking me.