It's strictly business. If I loan you $25 million, I want my money back. I don't want to hear about the social… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
We had a guy, a gentlemen by the name of Mr. Greenleaf who lived behind the house we were shooting [Fences], and… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
Cats are too independent. They piss me off. They play when they want, and then they turn their back on you. Dogs,… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
I don't feel pressure, because I do what I want to do. I don't feel pressure at all. I've never done any… — 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 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
The greatest lesson I've learned in life is "Who knows what's good or bad?" Things come along that you really want, and… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
I didn't want to audition the kids so much; I just wanted to talk to them because I like seeing how they… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
I think that we all at some point are in search of something - a higher power, whatever you want to call… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
I try not to think about that [getting Oscar] ahead of time. You just try to do the best work you can,… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
There's a book called "The Sociopath Next Door." I thought most sociopaths were violent. In fact, they aren't. But almost all sociopaths… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
You don't pick black actors or black directors because they are black. You pick them because they are good. If you lend… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
I even asked [Saniyya Sidney] why she wanted to be an actor and she said, "I'm serious about this. These other little… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
When you trust the director you want to trust his or her choices. I don't want to say, 'No, I don't like… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
If you don't love your fellow man, women, person, then you don't have anything. If you don't treat your neighbor as you… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
So the desire you have, that itch that you have to be whatever it is you want to be … that itch,… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
A part of me still says, 'Maybe, Denzel, you're supposed to preach. Maybe you're still compromising.' I've had an opportunity to play… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
I think we're fascinated by gangsters and that whole lifestyle and crossing the line. We get sort of stuck in our normal… — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
As an actor, you're a color of paint on someone else's palette. But as a director, it's your canvas and you make… — 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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