Terrence Howard has an intensity and charisma that can command the biggest of screens. From performances ranging from the memorable (Crash) to the OSCAR®-nominated (Hustle & Flow) to Dead Man Down, the upcoming action-packed thriller from director Niels Arden Oplev in which he co-stars with Colin Farrell and Noomi Rapace. Before he begins his stint as a big screen crime lord on March 8th, Howard gave us a glimpse at the man behind the movie star.

Best advice he's gotten from a trainer or nutritionist:
Stand naked in the mirror for two minutes everyday and do the math.

What he did to work out this week:
Every [time I had an] unpleasant thought today, I did pushups.

Favorite healthy meal:
Breakfast. Celery, beet, ginger, carrot and apple juice. With a cob of raw corn.

Ultimate decadent meal:
A double king Fat Burger with chilli cheese.

Latest obsession:
Chystal Resonance

What he's totally over:
My shortcomings.

One wardrobe item he can’t live without:
My Tag Huer watch.

Best gift he's ever received:
Life itself and the best mother.

What totally relaxes him:
Caetano Veloso, a Brazilian musician.

Book on his bedside table:
New World Translation Bible and A New Concept of the Universe by Walter Russell.

Biggest vice:
Memories of a love that can never occur. But it's nice to dream.

Three things still on his bucket list:
Sky dive. Go into space. Find my soul mate.

Number one reason for taking care of his body:
So that I can face myself naked in the mirror.

Message to the world with one request (Only catch: It has to be 140 characters or less):
In every person you meet there is a little piece of God in them. That's who you talk to...But make sure that they see Him in you first!