Do you think having a child will influence your artistic choices?
It will have a profound effect. I know I will feel the need to express something different. If I stay true to how I’ve chosen roles before, my choices will express the new person I’ve become.

Does it get easier or harder for you to leave a character like this on the set?
I’ve really learned the value of leaving it there. When I take my coat off on the set, it stays there. It’s not something I talk about at home. It’s not really healthy.

During award season, how do you deal with the buzz?
It’s easy. I don’t feel a great sense of pressure. When a peer group says you did good, it’s nice to be acknowledged. But I’ve learned it’s just the cherry on top of the pie.
-Greg Braxton (LAT-WP)