My mom's side, they're southern Baptist Christian.
I empty myself out and fill myself with the character. I would play a devil worshipper, and I would fill myself up with whatever devil worshippers believe. Then, as myself, I empty that out and become Nelsan.
'Interview with a Vampire' is my all-time favorite. I also loved 'An American Werewolf in London.'
When you deal with Alan Ball, you're dealing with a person who is a genius in terms of how art imitates life.