I was thrilled, because I like the big screen and I could then move on to the next thing. It was the biggest break for me. In a way, though, I wish it had been a TV series because then you are working for five years.
I think over there in Montreal they're a bit hardcore with the old homos. They're not that keen on them.
Ever since I watched 'Roots,' I've dreamed of tracing my African ancestry and helping other people do the same.

