It is to TV that I owe my freedom from bondage of the Latin lover roles. Television came along and gave me parts to chew on. It gave me wings as an actor.
If you shake your fist, the other guy will shake his too. But if you extend your hand to shake their hand, then they will extend theirs also, and you`ve made a friend.
I found enormous opposition to my religion. It`s like if you want to strengthen your biceps, you lift heavy weight, as heavy as you can handle, and work your muscles against resistance until it grows strong. I had to do that with my religion.
Hollywood does not write parts for people like me, an elderly gentleman, and when they find out you`re crippled, forget about it. No, I`ll never work again.
Being the only non-Black was a unique experience. After a few weeks, you`re not aware of skin color differences. You see the color; you`re not blind, but it doesn`t matter. You see the human being first.
It is to TV that I owe my freedom from bondage of the Latin lover roles. Television came along and gave me parts to chew on. It gave me wings as an actor.
