I learned that not only am I a descendant of slaves, but that I am also a descendant of royalty, that there are politicians from the 1800s as well as Tuskegee Airmen in my lineage. — Cuba Gooding, Jr Copy Share Image
When I won the Oscar, I fell into that mind-set that this is a precious role. People everywhere were shouting, 'Show me the money!'… — Cuba Gooding, Jr Copy Share Image
At one point, I was greenlighting films and scripts that shouldn't have been made based on the fact that they had that stamp of… — Cuba Gooding, Jr Copy Share Image
I've been given that gift of working with Jack Nicholson and James Coburn and certain people who just out of nowhere break into stories… — Cuba Gooding, Jr Copy Share Image
I think police officers are modern day heroes. I think they protect us. — Cuba Gooding, Jr Copy Share Image
The hardest part was when I was in high school not having a job and always being broke. I had to get to auditions… — Cuba Gooding, Jr Copy Share Image
I understand it all. I can write my own ticket for one or two movies. But if they're not the right ones, my ticket… — Cuba Gooding, Jr Copy Share Image
I speak to my agent about great roles, and he's like, 'They are all going to Will Smith. — Cuba Gooding, Jr Copy Share Image
Don't let people disrespect you. My mom says don't open the door to the devil. Surround yourself with positive people. — Cuba Gooding, Jr Copy Share Image
My wife and I have been together since 1986. I graduated in '86 and she graduated in '88. We began dating when she was… — Cuba Gooding, Jr Copy Share Image
