I was trying to pay the bills with poems, and it was easy to memorize my poems, because I'd be riding my bike in California trying to memorize them before going on stage at a poetry lounge.

Poetry is almost like my foundation for everything. I almost feel I am a better actor and writer because of it.

Poetry has, in a way, been my bridge to my acting career.

A powerful person is equally cool with their flaws and things that aren't powerful about them at all.

Life as a poet and actor truly became full circle as I stood on stage as host of 'Verses & Flow' and lived in both of these outfits. It was one of the best experiences of my professional life.

What we have as artists is the immortalization opportunity that others don't have, because our work is lasting; it's there forever to view.