I think I am a much better actor than I have allowed myself to be.

I think I'm better behind the camera than I am in front.

I think the show does better with newsmakers and politicians than it does with actors.

I think the periods of being unsuccessful have made me a better actor.

I just did something on a show on UPN called 'Girlfriends' that will be on television in February. I am actually a much better actor today than I was in 1996, believe it or not.

Poetry is almost like my foundation for everything. I almost feel I am a better actor and writer because of it.