At A Very Young Age

In 1977, Hip-hop Literally Wasn't Outside The Boroughs. But I Was Profoundly Aware Of The City Through Films Like Saturday Night Fever, The French Connection, And Network. I Had A Friend Who Visited New York, And I Asked Him What It Was Like. He Said, "oh, It's Great. Just Wear A Coat And Don't Look Anyone In The Eye."

The Cold-audition Process Is Not A Science, So I Ignore That.

Ultimately, You Have To Pursue Your Own Path, Not Someone's Idea Of The Right Path. You Need To Stay On Your Path.

There's A Whole System In Hollywood Where The Director Never Speaks To The Studio, But I Like To Engage Them In A Discussion. I Listen.

One Of The Great Things About Sydney Is That It Has A Great Acceptance Of Everyone And Everything. It's An Incredibly Tolerant City, A City With A Huge Multicultural Basis.