There's something so familial and intimate between a boxer and his trainer.

I'm an actor. I love to act. That's my job. I'll leave the politicking to others.

In my college years, I worked as a union labor organizer. I was just one of the many workers trying to do my part to help the community.

I've been in California for about 15 years now. You're always in your car and insulated. I miss New York so much.

I've been very lucky to work on a wide variety of projects, including two long-run and top-10 dramatic television shows. That is why it is so important to offer a helping hand to the next generation of young Latinos coming up behind me.

There are a lot of doors that still get shut, and there are a lot of walls to still breach. But, the stuff that does come across to me, or that I hear about or read about, that I'm willing to go out there and fight for, I still have to go audition. I do have a certain leeway to choose, from that group, what I want to say, as an artist.

For minority actors, developing our own projects has to be the eventual path. We have a lot of stories to tell and a really unique voice. But none of that is going to be heard as long as we're just the hired hands, acting.

Just give me a good role that allows me to hone my craft and I am a pretty happy camper.

There are no right and wrong ways to work in this business, but there are some basic common-sense practices. Work very, very hard and always be prepared never give up and once you get the job, give them more than they ever expected: - Shine!