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
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
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 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
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 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
[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
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
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 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
People tend to relax when they're off camera. That's when they should be working the hardest. — 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
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
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
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
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'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
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'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
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
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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