Quotes from Corey Hawkins

If the challenge wasn't there, there's no reason to say 'yes' to the role.

I remember 'The Cosby Show,' but that was something completely different. Comedy. There was a lightness to it and a sort of unrealistic perfection.

I have the most utmost respect for the men and women overseas, and I only played a soldier on television. Again, I can only imagine the sacrifices that they make every single day.

If people don't connect to Eric Carter's struggles, I'm sure they'll find a character in this series to connect to. That's ultimately what it's about for me.

Sometimes '24' can seem a little grand. Sometimes these things can seem a little outlandish.

I sort of have to have a positive outlook.

I got to pick the mind of a genius, and I realized why he was a genius. And I realized the man behind the veil or whatever you want to call it. Do you know what I mean? I got to see what makes Dr. Dre Dr. Dre, and I got to interpret that. It's hard to put it into words, so the only thing I know how to do is put it on the screen.

In television, to be a hero and look like I look, that really stuck with me.

It's always weird when it comes to awards and awards season because how can you say that this performance is better than this performance? Art is so subjective.

The rules of engagement are totally different when you're on the homefront.

I want longevity in this career.