Frankie Faison

Don't be afraid to see the gift and talent you have, because that thing could lead to a substantial career for you. Because we all do something as good or better than most people. ”

I love Montclair. I loved it; it was great for my kids. I raised them all there, brought them up through the Montclair school system, and two of my daughters went to Montclair State. ”

I've been asked far too often, 'Can you be blacker?' I've gotten done with auditions and heard, 'We're not going to go black with this character.' ”

Your time here on this earth, it belongs to you. ”

Far too often, I have been accepted or rejected for work because of the color of my skin. ”

I think it is so important to pass down knowledge and information to younger generations. ”