Chaske Spencer

“It's just amazing to do something that's part of a pop culture phenomenon.”

“It's not a bad day at work when you just have to take your shirt off for a big franchise movie. There are worse jobs out there!”

“I have my own production company called Urban Dreams.”

“I feel like giving back is in my blood.”

“I remember hearing stories from my mother and father about their parents and grandparents when they were taken off the reservation, taken to the boarding schools, and pretty much taught to be ashamed of who they were as Native Americans. You can feel that impact today.”

“I went to an all white school where I dealt with racism.”

“The actors I admire are character actors.”

“On the film sets of 'New Moon' and 'Eclipse,' I feel safe. It's like you're in the center of the hurricane, but outside is where it starts to get chaotic.”

“I stay off the Internet.”

“Where I come from, there were traditions with my race and whenever you faced a curve in life, there was always a tradition.”

“I think people should look at learning about Native American history the same as visiting Washington, D.C., and seeing the monuments there. It's all part of the package.”

“There are some hot girls in Vancouver.”

“I'm Lakota Sioux.”

“What I like about New York City is nobody cares. If they do, they don't ever approach. They just give you a 'What's up?' and that's it.”

“It's really surprising that what you put on paper, people will believe.”

“I'm a movie guy - I can get lost in anything.”

“My face is on bubblegum wrappers now!”

“I remember my dad, who coached football, would buy some of his players football shoes when they couldn't afford it.”

“There was a point - when I was a kid - where I said I wanted to be like Luke Skywalker, with blond hair and blue eyes. My mom right there told me to never be ashamed of who I am.”

“A couple of girls I've signed autographs for have just cried or broken out into tears.”