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.

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.

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.

Stay hopeful.

There so much to learn from a single book.

If bees only gathered nectar from perfect flowers, they wouldn’t be able to make even a single drop of honey.

There is much more to being a patriot and a citizen than reciting the pledge or raising a flag.

I felt I wasn't getting anywhere in England.

All of my brothers and sisters are very talented. They all sang all right.

Obamacare premiums are of no concern to people in the establishment. Same thing with illegal immigration, same thing with trade deals.

Play with me and you play with fire.

Not one word," Kel warned. "Tobe and I have reached an understanding." Neal's lips twitched. "Why do I feel you did most of the understanding.

The same one who mistreated you will end up needing you.... It is the circle of life.