I just wanted to be a scientist.
You just drop a character like this that and the other and it's done.
I ad lib. I've gotta bring my own into it.
The purpose of my life is being a father to my kids and being a husband to my wife.
We call the Creator father, because we rely upon Him to protect us, guide us, feed us, keep us warm, to discipline us and all those things. I try to take my cue from the Creator, with regard to my children.
The difference with Cleveland is that the racial tension was not a casual taste of it. It was outlandish.
And I'm very surprised that all this stuff actually worked out to where I could have a career in film, gain the benefit of my education, and be thankful that I was able to break into my craft as an actor.
And, so yeah, I'll always want to work in independent films because you're not forced into a category or a formula.
Don't just view me as an actor.
All the things we have to remember, and I've mentioned this before, is that we're all artists.
Every artist has to grow, and has to challenge themselves with a new form of expression.
The reason that I'm an actor, or an artist, is ultimately because I'm trying to paint a self-portrait, and the most complete and beautiful self-portrait that you can.
I can't tell you if one day I'll be standing up there with an Oscar or directing, but I am going to be the best human being I possibly can.
I don't think President Obama has been that revolutionary in reaching out to ethnic communities. President Reagan did a lot for the black community that people don't realize.
