Chaske Spencer

I think people should look at learning about Native American history the same as visiting Washington, D.C., and seeing the monuments there. It's all part of the package.

I remember hearing stories from my mother and father about their parents and grandparents when they were taken off the reservation, taken to the boarding schools, and pretty much taught to be ashamed of who they were as Native Americans. You can feel that impact today.

I feel like giving back is in my blood.

There was a point - when I was a kid - where I said I wanted to be like Luke Skywalker, with blond hair and blue eyes. My mom right there told me to never be ashamed of who I am.

I like working with different directors; it keeps you on your toes.

The acting part is easy; it's the preparing - lifting weights and getting your body in tip-top shape - that's the hard part.

The actors I admire are character actors.

On the film sets of 'New Moon' and 'Eclipse,' I feel safe. It's like you're in the center of the hurricane, but outside is where it starts to get chaotic.

Where I come from, there were traditions with my race and whenever you faced a curve in life, there was always a tradition.

I have my own production company called Urban Dreams.

It's just amazing to do something that's part of a pop culture phenomenon.

I stay off the Internet.