I left Somalia when I was seven years old, but I witnessed a whole year in a war.

I dont see myself only as a Somali character. I think of myself as an actor, and if the job fits me and I like the story, I will go for it.

I just want to keep acting and better my craft and see how far it goes.

It is weird. A lot of people try to ask me political questions. Im not a politician.

I was lucky enough to have parents that took me out from country to country and go to school and learn how to be a better person.

The line was originally, ‘Captain Phillips, get a load of me: fancy-free on the seven seas,’ but I ad-libbed.

When you work with a great director, you realise you are far from being a director.

There is no passion or mission. There is no wisdom or vision.There is only you.

Scatter as a prayerescaping my lips...as orchidsblooming in clouds.

So little done, so much to do.

I won vice president of my student body in high school. That doesn't mean anything.

I feel like I'm more of a physical actor than a voice actor.

When you stop making excuses and you work hard and go hard you will be very successful.

I can imagine no more important contribution to our country's future than a long-term commitment to improving urban K-12 public schools.

A lot of guys come up talking about The Waterboy. I get a lot of that. Misery, Delores Claiborne and The Waterboy, those are the main ones I get.

My wife is always trying to get rid of me. The other day she told me to put the garbage out. I said to her I already did. She told me to go and keep an eye on it.

Your money can be inflated away but your knowledge and talent cannot.