I use my job to engage empathy and compassion for people society might stereotype or ostricise.

CHILDHOOD IS THAT STATE WHICH ENDS THE MOMENT A PUDDLE IS FIRST VIEWED AS AN OBSTACLE INSTEAD OF AN OPPORTUNITY

Our criminal justice system has swallowed up too many people I love.

Revenge is not a positive state of mind or energy to indulge your self in.

No one wakes up one day and decides they want to become a drug dealer or they want to be a stick-up kid. Those decisions are made after a series of events have happened in one's life.

I haven't had a problem with being typecast, but if I was only getting one type of role, I wouldn't mind. What I'm worried about is not working.

You know, my childhood was pretty colorful; I like to use the word turbulent.

Having been through the muck and mire, I've had my own brush with bad choices.

I do happen to love Honey Nut Cheerios. I don't know if I want to walk down to the store in my pajamas for them. But I do love them.

You know, Tupac is very near and dear to my heart. He started my career as an actor.

Addiction is a health issue, not a social issue, not a crime, not a legal issue.

Science is a form of arrogance control.

I like intelligent women. When you go out, it shouldn't be a staring contest.

For me, I don't expect to have a really amazing meal each time I dine out. Having a good meal with your loved ones - that's what makes the experience.

Everything is derivative. Everything is a remix, and we all stand on the shoulders of giants - a great phrase.

Think of yourself as a resource to your clients;an advisor,counselor,mentor and friend.

Asthma research is a lot better and new medicines are always coming out to help young people.

An involuntary return to the point of departure is, without doubt, the most disturbing of all journeys.

Mr. Bear, you know in the eyes of the Lord, we're both beasts.

Hmm... Death by mini bar, how glamorous.

Boredom is only for boring people with no imagination.