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.

Kendrick Sampson

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

Kendrick Sampson

wallet carry snack phone

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

Kendrick Sampson

through always privilege white

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.

Kendrick Sampson

good you dad parent

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.

Kendrick Sampson

best color believe people

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.

Kendrick Sampson

get how vampire want

I'm an over-communicator a lot of the time.

Kendrick Sampson

lot time

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.

Kendrick Sampson

feel think beautiful love

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

Kendrick Sampson

big me awards love

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

Kendrick Sampson

you black culture people

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

Kendrick Sampson

stereotypes big fighting negative

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.

Kendrick Sampson

villain play fun love

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

Kendrick Sampson

me hard progress work

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

Kendrick Sampson

diet i-am problems health

I eat mostly vegetables and meat.

Kendrick Sampson

mostly eat meat vegetables

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.

Kendrick Sampson

work home sleep night

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

Kendrick Sampson

own good guy workout

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

Kendrick Sampson

wear stay comfortable men

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.

Kendrick Sampson

much like nike theory

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

Kendrick Sampson

me talent family mom

'Game of Thrones' is amazing.

Kendrick Sampson

game-of-thrones amazing game