There's so much material out there that's unnecessarily racist. It takes a shot at what is 'urban' or demonstrates blackness with some sassy, neck-jiving character that's not even relevant to the plot. I see it time and time again, and… — Jesse Williams Copy Share Image
As an actor, you want to be able to move your character forward into new ground, but also it's really interesting to go backwards and unpeel those layers and the interesting elements of what your character is and what informs… — Jesse Williams Copy Share Image
We should all have the opportunity to at least get a basic education and feel that you are worthy of something in life. — Jesse Williams Copy Share Image
I thought that if acting didn't work out, I'd have done law school or medical school: probably law to be honest. — Jesse Williams Copy Share Image
There's so much material out there that's unnecessarily racist. It takes a shot at what is 'urban' or demonstrates blackness with some sassy, neck-jiving… — Jesse Williams Copy Share Image
I always find that really interesting, you know, when I get to see characters that I love in TV and film and theater around… — Jesse Williams Copy Share Image
Storybooks were always a big part of my imagination, and my childhood and adolescence. — Jesse Williams Copy Share Image
I'm kind of in a middle space, being marketed as a biracial actor. Roles are written either stereotypically black, or they're written 'normal,' which… — Jesse Williams Copy Share Image
We often grow up being told that we can do this or that, but if you don't see anybody that looks like you doing… — Jesse Williams Copy Share Image
Storytelling is based on the word, being an honorable person of integrity is based on your word. — Jesse Williams Copy Share Image
You have to be up-front from the very beginning about what your expectations of the other person are, and you can't make any promises… — Jesse Williams Copy Share Image
I'm always trying to find the next comedian that just gives me something a little funny to combine with all of the depressing news… — Jesse Williams Copy Share Image
That's why the role that I have on 'Grey's Anatomy' is important to me, because it's a human being. He doesn't have to wear… — Jesse Williams Copy Share Image