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
You'll see some great performances [in Fences]. And I'm not just saying that because I directed it either! You'll see! — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
Even though the story [Fences] is set during the 1950s, some contemporary women might have trouble understanding her decision. — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
I had the kid [on "Fences" ] who understudied me so I could stand back and think about shots so he had… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
[Rose from "Fences"] couldn't just jump out there. Not just because of economic reasons but because how she was looked at in… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
When you look in one direction where Troy's chair was, you could see out through the yard across the street, there was… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
I was first introduced to August Wilson in the 80s when Charles Dutton did Ma Rainey and James Earl Jones and Courtney… — 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
We rehearsed for two weeks [in "Fences"], and we taped out the whole house in the front, and the rooms, and we… — 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 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
[Movie "Fences"] is more than holds up today. We have had a tremendous response at the screenings. — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
What we did [shooting "Fences"] was we got young students from Carnegie Mellon, the acting and theater students, and we had them… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
We just had to stay out-of-the-way [in Fences]. [August Wilson] already wrote a masterpiece. And you really don't know how it's going… — 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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