The first time I acted was in high school in Florida, and when I heard that applause I felt so alive and… — Angela Bassett Copy Share Image
I'd tell my 20-year-old self, 'Don't be afraid to do it all. Whatever you're interested in, just go for it. Don't wait… — Angela Bassett Copy Share Image
I want to be evil! I did play Lady Macbeth on stage to Alec Baldwin's Macbeth back in New York in 1998.… — Angela Bassett Copy Share Image
Don't settle for average. Bring your best to the moment. Then, whether it fails or succeeds, at least you know you gave… — 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
