We are a multicultural country - always have been, and to our credit, always will be. It is something that we should be very proud of and embrace.

Loyalty and communication are always rewarded in sports.

Being a Chicano in Hollywood, my experience is that you're not given credit for any sophistication... You're just kind of some guy that just crossed the border, you know, on the back of a truck and that's it.

What I look for when I see a piece of art for the first time is some kind of emotional, intellectual experience, that's a combination of both of those things and is informed by my knowledge and something new that I see the artist doing.

I always wanted to work with Betty White, because she is one of my heroes of all time, and I just love her.

Don't ever insult a Chicano about being a Chicano because then all the other Chicanos will be on you with a vengeance. They will even fight each to be first in line to support you.