In the movie I realized, I had the luxury of getting to see how the other person feels. — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
I've always seen it to be a privilege to make movies. It's a really expensive, creative medium. — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
There's things that I can do as an actor that I couldn't do in any other form of life and I've got… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
When you make a movie it's always interesting, because you end up in places you never would as a normal visitor or… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
When people protest and are upset with a movie, it becomes a big hit. They hated Passion of The Christ, it worked… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
If you take the time and put in the effort to write your own material and absolutely refuse to be denied the… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
As the filmmaker, yes, I have to look out for everybody. But I don't have to know everybody's approach. — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
I have a new respect for filmmakers, that's for sure, 'cause it's not easy. If I'm allowed to, I'll be directing for… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
As an actor, you're a color of paint on someone else's palette. But as a director, it's your canvas and you make… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
The only reason I'm acting in films I direct is to get the money to make them, quite frankly, it's not what… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
I called Scott Rudin, and I told him I wanted to do the play [Fences], so that's how the ball got rolling.… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
People have said to me for a long time, "Man you're funny." I say, "Well, I'm quick," but being funny on purpose,… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
I've just directed a film called The Great Debaters, which is inspired by a true story about a young college debating team… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
After directing the first film it feels kind of tricky being back to being in front of the camera, because I've always… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
[Russel Crowe] has been through a lot and had a lot of success. No one knew who he was when I worked… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
Americans love to talk about the Constitution and how it protects the rights of every citizen and promises freedom to every citizen,… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
When you trust the director you want to trust his or her choices. I don't want to say, 'No, I don't like… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
Fundamentally, the most important thing is to get the film made for me and to get as many people to see it… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
I don't look back, no. Maybe when I'm older; people say, 'What's your favorite film?' I say, 'My next one.' I'm not… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
In fact, someone was telling me that Gladiator was the one film where Ridley Scott didn't take a producer's credit. And it… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
There are films that I don't like, and then someone will come up to me and say it's their favorite movie. The… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
A film is just like a muffin. You make it. You put it on the table. One person might say, Oh, I… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
When people say "What do you want people to get from this movie?" I say, "Well, it depends on what they bring… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
We had a guy, a gentlemen by the name of Mr. Greenleaf who lived behind the house we were shooting [Fences], and… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
It's simple: You get a part. You play a part. You play it well. You do your work and you go home.… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
I don't feel pressure, because I do what I want to do. I don't feel pressure at all. I've never done any… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
I'd be more frightened by not using whatever abilities I'd been given. I'd be more frightened by procrastination and laziness. — Denzel Washington Copy Share
My father was a minister for 50 years with Pentecostal Church of God in Christ. We prayed about everything, every day, then he always… — Denzel Washington Copy Share
Talent comes from God. If you have been given some, then value it, cultivate it, work and develop it. — Denzel Washington Copy Share
I'll be working with Ridley's [Scott] brother, Tony, again, someone who needless to say we've had a great amount of success together. I trust… — Denzel Washington Copy Share
I and haven't been unemployed for 20 years. I'm an exception to the rule. — Denzel Washington Copy Share
I'm very proud to be black, but black is not all I am. That's my cultural historical background, my genetic make-up, but it's not… — Denzel Washington Copy Share
We'll all retire from life at some point. The great thing about acting is you don't necessarily have to retire. — Denzel Washington Copy Share
It's strictly business. If I loan you $25 million, I want my money back. I don't want to hear about the social impact. That's… — Denzel Washington Copy Share
If you have an enemy, then learn and know your enemy, don't just be mad at him or her. — Denzel Washington Copy Share
“He taught us that everyone has a good story and the more of others you understand, the better your grasp of human nature, a… — Denzel Washington Copy Share
Religion to me is when man gets ahold of spirituality: "My god is right, yours is wrong." Religion to me is the human condition.… — Denzel Washington Copy Share
I don't concern myself with award. I'd been to the party enough times to know it really didn't matter. — Denzel Washington Copy Share
I've just directed a film called The Great Debaters, which is inspired by a true story about a young college debating team in the… — Denzel Washington Copy Share
![“I called Scott Rudin, and I told him I wanted to do the play [Fences], so that's how the ball got rolling. I never said, "I'll do the play, and the next year I'll do the film, I just wanted to do the play."” quote by Denzel Washington](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/bd4/denzel-washington-1345_balls_i-called-scott-rudin-and-i-told-him-i-wa_1957318.jpg)
![“[Russel Crowe] has been through a lot and had a lot of success. No one knew who he was when I worked with him 12 years ago. He's just come off a great film in Australia- Romper Stomper - and so it was good to see him again. Obviously, I'd seen him since.” quote by Denzel Washington](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/aec/denzel-washington-1345_australia_russel-crowe-has-been-through-a-lot-and_1606578.jpg)
![“We had a guy, a gentlemen by the name of Mr. Greenleaf who lived behind the house we were shooting [Fences], and he was like a part of the movie.He would come downstairs, and he couldn't hear well to say, "Ya'll want some coffee?"” quote by Denzel Washington](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/963/denzel-washington-1345_behinds_we-had-a-guy-a-gentlemen-by-the-name-of_221204.jpg)
