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
We know what hair smells like when a hot comb hits it. That's a cultural thing. We know what that smells like… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
The greatest lesson I've learned in life is "Who knows what's good or bad?" Things come along that you really want, and… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
As the filmmaker, yes, I have to look out for everybody. But I don't have to know everybody's approach. — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
Viola [Davis] is one of the great actors of her generation. She has one of these moments in the theater that I… — 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
I think that we all at some point are in search of something - a higher power, whatever you want to call… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
Fall forward. Here's what I mean: Reggie Jackson struck out 2,600 times in his career - the most in the history of… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
I try not to think about that [getting Oscar] ahead of time. You just try to do the best work you can,… — 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 always think it's not what we know that's terrifying; it's what we don't know. That's sort of pervasive with everything in… — 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
Years ago, even prior to 9/11, I did a movie called "The Siege." I did a lot of research with the FBI… — 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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