The only way I know how to deliver is to focus; some people can turn it on or off - I'd rather stay in character.

It's a significant question: should black people only adopt black children, and white people white children?

You really have to act your pants off to stay alive. I thrive on that; I rise to the occasion of the circumstances.

The only way you can influence your fate is to put your soul into your performance and hope it registers with the audience.

I wanted to wash off the experience of Africa but obviously I couldn't because that's who I was.

I've played different nationalities, and everything from vulnerable to strong to crooked to demented. It just increases your possibilities of work because, if people know you can do just about anything, then you're going to get more offers. That's what I want to do.