My dad is a minister, and my mum is a worker with the less fortunate and the disabled. They're Nigerian natives. Their first language is Yoruba, and their second language is English.

I want to see more people of different backgrounds being cast in films. I want to see people from inner cities being discovered, because that's where you find some really brilliant artists.

I remember my manager telling me, 'Be myself, be humble, keep rooted, keep God first'. Those words were very helpful.

It's amazing that people still feel, 'Oh my gosh, it's a black guy.' We've been here for a long time; let's get used to it. Let's get used to other cultures.

Let's get used to other cultures. Portray the world for what it is and you will find truth.

Portray the world for what it is, and you will find truth.

I'm a London fanatic. That's my city. I love being from there, you don't appreciate it until you go out.

Some people feel fulfillment from a bitter end - it gives them some sort of sense of reality. But, when you're dealing with reality, I feel like films should discover the part that is happy.

Not everybody has that mentality and that's fine, but once Robert Redford leaves this earth - later rather than sooner - his legacy will go on.

I like my women very green; you know, eco-friendly.

I love theatre. I think it's the home of most actors...most actors start with it. It's so enjoyable to do and to be able to see your audience. And the process of theatre is great.

Most people don't accept that they are an influence either improving or damaging others.

My first vision of earth was water veiled. I am of the race of men and women who see all things through this curtain of sea and my eyes are the color of water.

Think often on God, by day, by night, in your business and even in your diversions. He is always near you and with you; leave him not alone.

I was a hard worker, and I always knew my lines.

We can enhance our intelligences, but I am never going to become Yo-Yo Ma, Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, or Pele.

Ironically, we are all too often educated out of rather than in to an awareness of the body.

I believe that the country weekly acts as a form of social cement in holding the community together.

I do not like it when other people dress up. I like everyone to be THEMSELVES.

The specific media may change, but the principles of human nature have remained fairly constant over the millenia.

You can't be a kid in show business. You will not survive.