I remembered that throughout my growing up and education and pursuing my dreams and desires, going into acting, and, of course, getting through Yale University and on and on and on, that being average, being mediocre was not an option… — 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
Of course you want to do all the research that you can, but it's impossible to take a life and the boundaries of an… — Angela Bassett Copy Share Image
