Quotes from Ser'Darius Blain

I have some rhythm, but I definitely learned a lot from Jamal Sims and Spencer Henderson.

I had social anxiety to the max. I was scared of my own shadow! But as I grew, I got more comfortable with myself.

Nothing beats a jog, and perhaps a push-up or two, by the ocean on a beautiful day.

Persevere. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something, because nothing would happen.

If I could pick any character from any game to represent me it would be Ryu from 'Street Fighter.' He's so cool and walks with so much still confidence.

I was a biology major. But I also happened to be captain of the basketball team and first chair in band.

I'm excited to bring in a new fan base for 'Charmed' and to surprise and shock the old ones as well - bridge the gap between both. Maybe I'll get some superpowers!

I go to a lot of comedy shows.

My spiritual journey began at conception.

Have respect, hard work, faith and dedication, all these things. No matter what environment you're in, they should keep you strong. Knowing this, I surround myself with people who have similar beliefs. People who don't let me forget who I am or where I come from.

God gave me talent, He gave me gifts in order to magnify Him.

People tend to shy away from tall guys who dance, but hey, we can make it look good, too!

I'm a decent dancer - I can hold my own.

Do what you love at all costs and maintain your faith in God. Nothing we have is of our own strength so as long as we remember where we came from, it will inform us where we are going.

I was raised with moral principles that would not be shaken in hard times. And mentorship is huge - it's really important to be around people who have been where you've been, people you look up to and who will keep you strong.

I cook a lot. For my friends - I do a lot of dinner parties and stuff.

For me, the audition process always starts with a few questions: Who am I? What am I trying to get across? Why am I trying to get that across? Where am I emotionally? It's a lot to do with my foundation, and I go from there.

Will Smith, Denzel Washington, Derek Luke and Leonardo DiCaprio inspired me the most. The rawness balanced with charisma that they all bring to the screen is awe inspiring.

Little girls need someone to look up to - and little boys need strong women to look up to, as well. I don't think your heroes should be relegated to someone who's the same sex or from the same background as you. Little boys should grow up wanting to be like Serena Williams.

I do everything I do to glorify God.

When it comes to representation and agent meetings, a lot of times actors go into the meeting with the idea that they need the agent to pick them - but it's a partnership.

People have always had difficulty saying my name or were resistant to calling me 'Sir' even though my name starts with 'Ser.' Growing up, my family always called me Darius. They're the only ones that are allowed to. All my close friends call me 'Ser' or 'D' and on sets most people call me 'Ser'D.' I'm cool with that.

I'm really proud to be part of it. I think it's great that the show came back. We have another generation to fall in love with magic and the 'Charmed' sisters.

What I do regret is working too hard sometimes instead of really enjoying my youth. I'm trying to make an effort to stop and smell the roses now.