My mother used to tell me: "You gotta smile more. Because if you don't smile, the way you look at people, they'll… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
I love research and being educated. It's a great job being able to step into all kinds of professions and into other… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
The chances you take… the people you meet… the people you love...the faith that you have - that’s what’s going to define… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
I'm not afraid to upset people. But I am not as upset because I understand what I'm up against. — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
People tend to relax when they're off camera. That's when they should be working the hardest. — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
When people protest and are upset with a movie, it becomes a big hit. They hated Passion of The Christ, it worked… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
[Black people] come into the world exactly like you. It's just that there are circumstances in the culture that are dictated and… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
What it taught me was forgiveness. It taught me that when people present themselves in a certain way, there's probably some back… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
The strongest, toughest men all have compassion. They're not heartless and cold. You have to be man enough to have compassion -… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
Everybody has a job to do. There are people in Iraq on both sides of this war who do what they do… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
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
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
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
I honestly believe, and I've said it many times, that the universal stems from the specific and I can't walk around with… — 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'm not a big Hollywood star. I'm an actor. I'm called a star. That's not what I am. First of all I'm… — 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
I'm selfish, I think. I think an artist has to be. I'm not worried about what people think. I play the parts… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
Taking the money from drug operations and all that sort of stuff is something that goes past what most of us in… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
It's simple: You get a part. You play a part. You play it well. You do your work and you go home.… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
When people say "What do you want people to get from this movie?" I say, "Well, it depends on what they bring… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
I'm a parent. I think we're responsible for the problems that young people have. I believe that. I don't blame them for… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
Hate, hatred for yourself, for other people, will confine you, but love can set you free. — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
If I am a cup maker, I'm interested in making the best cup I possibly can. My effort goes into that cup,… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
Denzel Washington: I like the collaboration, I like seeing people do well, so I really plan to direct the rest of my… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
Money doesn't buy happiness. Some people say it's a heck of a down payment, though. — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
I think that if there can be considered racism it's to do with the lack of opportunities for writers and producers and… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
People have said to me for a long time, "Man you're funny." I say, "Well, I'm quick," but being funny on purpose,… — 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
I think we're fascinated by gangsters and that whole lifestyle and crossing the line. We get sort of stuck in our normal… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
I don't look back, no. Maybe when I'm older; people say, 'What's your favorite film?' I say, 'My next one.' I'm not… — 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
It was never my dream to be famous. I didn’t start acting to be a movie star. I started in the theater… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
Every day, sincerely and without phoniness, Lou demonstrated by his actions how very vital it is - more than anything else -… — 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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![“We rehearsed for two weeks [in "Fences"], and we taped out the whole house in the front, and the rooms, and we stood it up like a play. We tried to get off book and gave people small props.” quote by Denzel Washington](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cde/denzel-washington-1345_book_we-rehearsed-for-two-weeks-in-fences-and_1944054.jpg)
![“I had the kid [on "Fences" ] who understudied me so I could stand back and think about shots so he had to learn the blocking and everything. I'd come in early sometimes, and they 'd be in there rehearsing and working on their stuff. I didn't want them to feel like, "Oh these are people who can't…” quote by Denzel Washington](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/80b/denzel-washington-1345_actors_i-had-the-kid-on-fences-who-understudied_855342.jpg)
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