I am a workaholic, have always been.

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 and it's true, I do have a certain fondness for women that have dark hair.

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

I didn’t come to Hollywood to get on magazine covers or start my Porsche collection or to enjoy that kind of lifestyle, to go to the right parties and meet the right people.

I think ultimately that’s why the audience will tune in longterm, for the characters and the relationships.

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 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.

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.

I’ve been spared to a large extent the business end of the race stick.

I’m very pleased with being a part of the Bean Pole family. It’s a relationship that makes sense to me. I’m very pleased to have my name associated with Bean Pole Jeans.