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
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
I know, as an actor, I don't like sharing everything with the director. And it's fine if they don't with me. — 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
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
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
I'm not interested in being a celebrity; I'm interested in being a better actor and a better director. — 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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