Well, filming in Hawaii, you know, is a blessing. It's one of the most beautiful places on this planet. It has a very mystic energy which informs you as an actor.

I was always led to believe you should take care of yourself, trust in your abilities and you're the author of your own destiny.

I'm of Nigerian descent, from the Yoruba tribe. Names are very significant in that culture. It basically states your purpose in life.

You don't want it to be a replica or an imitation. You want to create something fresh, original, very unique.

I just want to keep the diversity and the options open. In terms of what I'm looking for, I'd like to do a lead action role.

Wale means to arrive home. So the crown has arrived home. Akin is warrior or brave man. Nuoye is a brave man of chieftaincy and Agbaje means wealth and prosperity.

Personally, I love Toronto.

You really have to act your pants off to stay alive. I thrive on that; I rise to the occasion of the circumstances.

When a child wants to be accepted, he'll do anything. And if it means you're getting a certain amount of notoriety from a fight, that's what you'll do.

The only way you can influence your fate is to put your soul into your performance and hope it registers with the audience.

As an actor, you really want to resonate with your audience. I played a character on Oz and people still approach me in the streets today.

A teacher who loves learning earns the right and the ability to help others learn.

When I came to America, I dreamed bigger dreams.

Yes - I am usually overweight. I have had to be interested in diet because of being diabetic for 30 years and having kidney failure.

It's not possible to experience constant euphoria, but if you're grateful, you can find happiness in everything.

God takes care of imbeciles, little children and artists.

I wouldn't record any song that I didn't like.

An ancient adage warns, "Never go to sea with two chronometers; take one or three."

You can reconstruct the picture from chaos and memory's ruins.

The fringed curtains of thine eye advance, And say what thou seest yond.

I feel like making music because - and this has much to do with the way I was able to make this record - there's more of myself in it.