I couldn't see myself doing a traditional sitcom.

I had opportunities to stay on shows for long periods of time, and maybe financially that would have been good, but I feel good about trying to keep doing things that are a little bit different than what I've done.

When you have celebrity, it's a whole different thing than being an artist.

Unfortunately, considering that we Latinos are really big for movie companies when they have blockbuster releases or new cable shows, when it comes to the dynamic of supporting our own product, it leaves much to be desired.

I save the rage for the stage.

I'm not a policy wonk - I'm somewhere between being undecided and a surrogate.

I've always strived to keep mixing it up, keep doing different things, and work in all different parts of our business.

If you're given gifts or blessings in your life, it's up to you to help the guy coming up behind you.

Education is the key in so many ways.

When we are out there selling a new picture, when did it become part of the deal that you have to sell the family? To use the juicy part of your life to get attention? I'm not blaming the reporters. It's the system.

In my college years, I worked as a union labor organizer. I was just one of the many workers trying to do my part to help the community.

If you're afraid to live your life in a glass bubble, how can you do what we do in this industry?

I never thought television would or could be a long-term commitment.

I like the gypsy aspect of this business.

I've been very lucky to work on a wide variety of projects, including two long-run and top-10 dramatic television shows. That is why it is so important to offer a helping hand to the next generation of young Latinos coming up behind me.

I'm an actor. I love to act. That's my job. I'll leave the politicking to others.

Celebrity hits like a bomb.

When I grew up, we went to Coney Island and Central Park. We'd find our way to the water and watch the fireworks.

I've been lucky because I've had wonderful teachers along the way who have nurtured and pushed me to the next level.

I've been told that I wasn't Latino enough, which was code for 'street' enough.

There are no right and wrong ways to work in this business, but there are some basic common-sense practices. Work very, very hard and always be prepared; never give up; and once you get the job, give them more than they ever expected: - Shine!

There's show business, and the business is sometimes in capital letters. You just have to give it your best shot when up at bat.

I've been in California for about 15 years now. You're always in your car and insulated. I miss New York so much.

Latino people have come up to me and said they were motivated to become a lawyer because they saw me play one on TV - and you can't discount how great it is when they tell me I was the first.