“In Hollywood, people get reputations, just rumors that are passed down.”

Some of my favorite movies are action movies. You want something good to say. That comes from good writing. But writing is not a skill I possess, unfortunately.

Looking good and feeling good go hand in hand. If you have a healthy lifestyle, your diet and nutrition are set and you’re working out, you’re going to feel good.

My father used to run auctions. He’s now a singer in the Canary Islands.

Usually I’m trying to work with people that I’ve worked with before, so we have a certain amount of know-how and what we’re going to do together.

One of the toughest guys in the world is Randy Couture – he is the true epitome of what a tough guy is.

I used to play a lot of racket sports, tennis and squash.

And if people come up and say they like the movies you’re in, it’s a great compliment.

Look at someone like Edward Norton. A truly phenomenal actor. He’s definitely went to school and trained.

If anybody knows how to make action movies it’s Sly.

I’m not a method actor; I hope you know that!

I like Jackie Chan because I’ve been a fan of Jackie’s forever. He’s broken every bone in his body for his commitment and dedication to doing his own stunts. So he’s the real deal.

I’ve come from nowhere, and I’m not shy to go back.

Some of my best experiences are with writer/directors. Guy Ritchie is one. I feel they have a clearer view of what they want to do. They haven’t got to try and interpret someone’s writing; it’s all theirs. I really admire that.

Guy Ritchie, he thinks going to drama school is the worst thing in the world.

Well, I’m used to rubbing shoulders with crooks and criminals.

I like heist movies. I like action movies that set all the elements into one and a chance to do something that comes from a great stable of writing.

I’ve been into fashion since birth. I grew up in the ‘hood, and everybody in the ‘hood wants to compensate for being in poverty, so they want to look good to keep themselves up.

The only “ism” Hollywood believes in is plagiarism.

Cicely Tyson was my inspiration to become an actor.

At times I think I actually hate Hollywood. I have many acquaintances there, but few friends.

My favourite actor is Daniel Day Lewis. He’s the finest actor in Hollywood. I’ve studied his performances.

Plagiarism is always the biggest thing in Hollywood.

What a fool I was to come to Hollywood where they only understand platinum blondes and where legs are more important than talent.

One can be respected with the truth in Hollywood just as much as anywhere else you know or else I wouldn’t have had a career.