The three things I said when I came out of school were I want to work consistently, I want to do good work and I want to be paid fairly, and that's happened. But I didn't become an actress for… — Angela Bassett Copy Share Image
I like the nice guys. I like when they show the stories, the human element behind it all. — Angela Bassett Copy Share Image
It’s more than just saying lines and turning the light on. You have to drive the story—there’s a technical aspect. — Angela Bassett Copy Share Image
When you realize that every breath is a gift from God. When you realize how small you are, but how much he loved you.… — Angela Bassett Copy Share Image
When you ask the best questions of yourself and others, you invite the best answers. — Angela Bassett Copy Share Image
When I was in school, my mother stressed education. I am so glad she did. I graduated from Yale College and Yale University with… — Angela Bassett Copy Share Image
I'm thinking about directing, but I know it's a lot of work and I appreciate what directors do and I would like to be… — Angela Bassett Copy Share Image
I can give you the King's English and then I can take it to the street, but do both or do one and don't… — Angela Bassett Copy Share Image
You can't always do that which you can do in your sleep. That doesn't fulfill an artist. You're looking for places where you can… — Angela Bassett Copy Share Image
I deal in a very artistic way of what interests me and marks my passion, and I try to - whether its good or… — Angela Bassett Copy Share Image
We all have a gift; we all have a passion - it's just about finding it and going into it. Being an asset to… — Angela Bassett Copy Share Image
It's important to surround yourself with good people, interesting people, young people, young ideas. Go places, learn new stuff. Look at the world with… — Angela Bassett Copy Share Image
Sometimes you want to skate along or just get by or fly under the radar, but sometimes you have to stand up and let… — Angela Bassett Copy Share Image
