Vanessa has been great, ... Because she was on 'Soul Food,' she was able to give me advice and tell me what it was like to be a part of the Showtime family and how primetime cable works.

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One of the best moments of my life was when 'Dorian Blues' was playing across Times Square from 'The Lion King,' ... I felt like a big rap star.

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('Barbershop' executive producer) John Ridley asked me if I wanted to see the new scene, and of course I said, 'yes,' .

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It's like each role prepares me for the next, ... Life is also that way. After Dillard, I wanted to become better versed in Shakespeare and August Wilson. While I worked in 'The Lion King,' I got TV roles.

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