Quotes from Kendrick Sampson

Every time I see Leonardo DiCaprio in a movie, I'm like, 'Dude, you're awesome. I want to be just like you when I grow up.'

I usually carry my wallet, phone, Chapstick, and a snack at all times.

I am an Apple addict. I have every Apple product, and I buy them so that I can complain about it, you know.

I have had a really terrible makeover experience gone wrong. For a job, I was wearing a tank top that came a little low, and I was told to pluck my chest hair. I went and shaved it, but they wanted to pluck them!

Light-skinned privilege is largely through a white lens. It is exploited by oppressive forces... It was always a facade.

In order for a person of color to get on a cover of a magazine, they have to do something prolific - winning an Oscar, being the first billionaire, you know, or whatever. I think it's becoming more natural that somebody can get on the cover of a magazine just because they're an amazing person. That's what it should be.

I do my best to choose projects that I believe highlight different things or at least provide some sort of progression for people of color.

I'm from Houston, Texas.

'Game of Thrones' is amazing.

My dad was abusive. And so he would say, 'You're my favorite.' Being a favorite of an abusive parent is not really a good thing, necessarily.

Every guy has to own a good pair of sweats. Any good workout gear, really.

I love driving around Hancock Park. I think it was designed in the 1920s, and it still has that feel. The streetlamps and trees that line the streets are all the same. It's beautiful and peaceful, and it's right in the middle of L.A.

A lot of people decide, if you're mixed, you're black. And so they try to force you to choose a culture.

My typical Saturday night is a great solo dinner at one of my favorite restaurants. I like to talk to the restaurant staff while I eat, then come home, finish up some work until midnight, and then play the keyboard until I'm ready to sleep.

I work really hard, and muscles don't come naturally for me, so I like to show my progress and encourage others.

I don't shop much, but my go-to brands are Topman, John Varvatos, AllSaints, Marc Jacobs, and Theory. Of course I like Nike; that's a given.

Awards season is big for me - I love following all the films and who might be nominated.

I'm big on being anti-stereotypical and fighting negative stereotypes.

I am pretty strict with my diet because I have some stomach health problems.

I've been in very protective shows: 'How to Get Away With Murder,' 'Vampire Diaries,' and even 'Gracepoint' and 'Supernatural.' They really protect their stories because they don't want any leaks.

I eat mostly vegetables and meat.

Men should stay active and healthy, and even when they aren't active, active wear is so comfortable.

My mom was heavily in the arts; my entire family, they're all musicians and draw. They have much more artistic talent than me!

I would love to, on one project, play a villain. Any kind of villain. Any kind of antagonist. Somebody who's just rotten but fun, or the anti-hero.