In the movie I realized, I had the luxury of getting to see how the other person feels. — 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
[Movie "Fences"] is more than holds up today. We have had a tremendous response at the screenings. — 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
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
I wasn't allowed to go to movies when I was kid; my father was a minister. 101 Dalmatians and King of Kings,… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
In 2009, Scott Rudin sent me August's [Wilson] original screenplay [Fences] and asked me what I wanted to do with it. He… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
I try not to think about that [getting Oscar] ahead of time. You just try to do the best work you can,… — 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
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
Years ago, even prior to 9/11, I did a movie called "The Siege." I did a lot of research with the FBI… — 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
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
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