I'm not a prude. On the set, they called me 'Butt Naked.'

Don't let people disrespect you. My mom says don't open the door to the devil. Surround yourself with positive people.

It's a director's job to tell a story and he's very well versed in telling stories with a bit of comedy in them and keeping the pace of the movie right and that's exactly what he did. He was observant of a world he didn't understand but he told a wonderful story.

I've always been a sucker for attention.

I am admiring of my fellow peers, black filmmakers and black actors and actresses.

As an actor you have to bring to the table your creative input. But when a director like Ridley Scott says I want you to do this this way, you know when he gets to the editing room he has a reason for it. It's like watching a masterpiece.