There's a place in me that can really relate to being the underdog. I'm always fighting to overcome the obstacle. I can really understand what's that about.
I've pretty much learned I can let that [being black] hinder me if I want to ... or I can fight for different kinds of roles.
Actors always have to fight for the good parts. There are so few good roles written for women each year, and when one is written like this every actress in town covets the role.
