I learned much more about acting from philosophy courses, psychology courses, history and anthropology than I ever learned in acting class.

My philosophy is, don't take no for an answer and be willing to sacrifice your entire project for freedom.

Most good actors have a huge intelligence about the human condition and a real open heart to different kinds of people and behavior.

Considering the fact that I've used it in the past, and know what it is, and seen the results of it, I don't view marijuana as a dangerous drug.

The great armies, accumulated to provide security and preserve the peace, carried the nations to war by their own weight.

After I graduated in Vancouver, I had been working on a book about war-affected children and land mines with the foreign minister - he was working at a place on campus and hired me. I then got a job as a Human Rights and Refugees Officer in London, and I loved working there.

I am completely uninterested in playing beautiful football if the team doesn't win.

I am extremely proud to be a part of the NBA's first game in Africa. Coming from South Sudan and having participated in the Basketball without Borders Africa camps in Johannesburg previously, I am truly honored to be part of this historic event.