There's an art to comedy.

Let me tell you, Barack Obama is the most down dude in the world, but he's so smart; so articulate, such an amazing speaker; such a passionate man. He's humble.

I went to a performing arts high school, we learned Shakespeare, I did ‘Fences.’ When you train, you can do anything.

We have a black President in the United States. I think the world has matured. It’s no longer about colour, but the person in the skin.

Let me tell you, Barack Obama is the most down dude in the world, but he’s so smart so articulate, such an amazing speaker such a passionate man. He’s humble.

Whatever role I do, I’ve got to do the work. It all starts with the body. Get that ready and everything else follows.

I’m good at coming up with wacky characters and funny dialogue.

Everyone thinks I’m a comedian – which I am and are. I was born into a comedic family but I’m trained as an actor.

Humor helps ease the tension of race and the differences in society. If there wasn’t comedy I don’t know if Obama could have ever become president.

I see a funny guy who’s imperfect, but has a great heart and no vanity when it comes to what he’ll do to get a laugh. I see a guy who loves his art and loves his family, and who is willing to live and die for both.