I just try to be honest and true to the character and play the part. — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
It just happened that we did [Fences] seven years ago on Broadway. Scott Rudin brought me August Wilson's original screenplay for it,… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
You don't have to kill somebody to play a murderer. You have to read the script and interpret the character. — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
I think we're fascinated by gangsters and that whole lifestyle and crossing the line. We get sort of stuck in our normal… — 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 Image
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 Image
Talent comes from God. If you have been given some, then value it, cultivate it, work and develop it. — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
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 Image
I found that nothing in life is worthwhile unless you take risks. — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
I and haven't been unemployed for 20 years. I'm an exception to the rule. — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
If you have an enemy, then learn and know your enemy, don't just be mad at him or her. — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
“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 Image
![“It just happened that we did [Fences] seven years ago on Broadway. Scott Rudin brought me August Wilson's original screenplay for it, and I realized I hadn't read the play. So I read it. Then I realized that Troy (my character) was 53 - and I was 55 at the time. I realized I better hurry up! I…” quote by Denzel Washington](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c64/denzel-washington-1345_august_it-just-happened-that-we-did-fences-seve_1828104.jpg)
![“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 him - so I won't have to think about it or I'll try not to.” quote by Denzel Washington](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/740/denzel-washington-1345_amount_i-ll-be-working-with-ridley-s-scott-brot_41793.jpg)
