There are roles I want that my agency might not want me to do because of the subject matter or whatever. Or there are roles that people won't bring to me because they don't think I'll do it. And that… — Cuba Gooding, Jr Copy Share Image
When I won the Oscar, I fell into that mind-set that this is a precious role. People everywhere were shouting, 'Show me the money!'… — Cuba Gooding, Jr Copy Share Image
At one point, I was greenlighting films and scripts that shouldn't have been made based on the fact that they had that stamp of… — Cuba Gooding, Jr Copy Share Image
I've been given that gift of working with Jack Nicholson and James Coburn and certain people who just out of nowhere break into stories… — Cuba Gooding, Jr Copy Share Image
I think police officers are modern day heroes. I think they protect us. — Cuba Gooding, Jr Copy Share Image
The hardest part was when I was in high school not having a job and always being broke. I had to get to auditions… — Cuba Gooding, Jr Copy Share Image
I understand it all. I can write my own ticket for one or two movies. But if they're not the right ones, my ticket… — Cuba Gooding, Jr Copy Share Image
I speak to my agent about great roles, and he's like, 'They are all going to Will Smith. — Cuba Gooding, Jr Copy Share Image
Don't let people disrespect you. My mom says don't open the door to the devil. Surround yourself with positive people. — Cuba Gooding, Jr Copy Share Image
My wife and I have been together since 1986. I graduated in '86 and she graduated in '88. We began dating when she was… — Cuba Gooding, Jr Copy Share Image
