There's so much material out there that's unnecessarily racist. It takes a shot at what is 'urban' or demonstrates blackness with some sassy, neck-jiving character that's not even relevant to the plot. I see it time and time again, and… — Jesse Williams Copy Share Image
That's why the role that I have on 'Grey's Anatomy' is important to me, because it's a human being. He doesn't have to wear race on his sleeve; he doesn't even have to talk about it. We just lead by… — Jesse Williams Copy Share Image
We should all have the opportunity to at least get a basic education and feel that you are worthy of something in life. — Jesse Williams Copy Share Image
I thought that if acting didn't work out, I'd have done law school or medical school: probably law to be honest. — Jesse Williams Copy Share Image
There's so much material out there that's unnecessarily racist. It takes a shot at what is 'urban' or demonstrates blackness with some sassy, neck-jiving… — Jesse Williams Copy Share Image
I always find that really interesting, you know, when I get to see characters that I love in TV and film and theater around… — Jesse Williams Copy Share Image
Storybooks were always a big part of my imagination, and my childhood and adolescence. — Jesse Williams Copy Share Image
I'm kind of in a middle space, being marketed as a biracial actor. Roles are written either stereotypically black, or they're written 'normal,' which… — Jesse Williams Copy Share Image
We often grow up being told that we can do this or that, but if you don't see anybody that looks like you doing… — Jesse Williams Copy Share Image
Storytelling is based on the word, being an honorable person of integrity is based on your word. — Jesse Williams Copy Share Image
You have to be up-front from the very beginning about what your expectations of the other person are, and you can't make any promises… — Jesse Williams Copy Share Image
I'm always trying to find the next comedian that just gives me something a little funny to combine with all of the depressing news… — Jesse Williams Copy Share Image
That's why the role that I have on 'Grey's Anatomy' is important to me, because it's a human being. He doesn't have to wear… — Jesse Williams Copy Share Image
