PartyLines- photographs by Patrick McMullan

In the movie, Floyd’s singing career ends. Any backup plans for you if acting doesn’t work out? “I'd probably sell bathroom tile. It's not a big space to work with, and I'm really good with grout.” —Adam Herschman

—Samuel L. Jackson

Your cousin Spike Lee is voting in Brooklyn and then flying to Chicago to support Obama. What are you doing for Election Day? “I'm going to be watching on TV. I don't have the kind of Cheddar that Spike's got.” —Malcolm Lee

—Sharon Leal

—Lonny Ross

What will you be for Halloween? “It's my day! I get to get naked! Finally!!!” So slutty Halloween’s okay for you. “Sooo okay.” —Coco with Ice-T

—Calvin Pace

—Rutina Wesley

What are your plans for Election Day? “I'm taking all the young ones and the old ones to the polls! I'm driving around Brooklyn and dragging them.” —Malik Yoba

—John Legend

—Rhonda Mac

Do you have a backup career in mind? “My dad always told me to have a Plan B. I told him I didn't want to have a Plan B because I would succeed at A.” —Affion Crockett

—Dikembe Mutombo

—LaTanya Richardson

Are you dressing up for Halloween? “Every year I do Angry Black Man. I just walk around and curse people out.” —Anthony Mackie