Ability Quote by Wendell Pierce

“Juilliard gave me the ability to go and do classical, contemporary, comedy, drama, everything.” quote by Wendell Pierce — Download Open image

“Juilliard gave me the ability to go and do classical, contemporary, comedy, drama, everything.”

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My father was so against me becoming an actor.

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One of the great things my grandparents and grandparents taught me was, there are those who don't have your best interests at heart.

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Be your true self. Because if you're not, there are consequences to be paid.

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Your actions are not in a vacuum. They impact other people. It may be in a way that's less obvious than in mainstream movies, but it comes to an understanding of who those people are. It also leaves it open to interpretation. And that's what art is, a form in which people can reflect on who we are as human…

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I played trumpet for about two weeks. Sixth grade. And I didn't practice. Maybe a little longer than two weeks, but I didn't practice…

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My mother was a teacher for 40 years. She was part of the United Teachers of New Orleans.

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New Orleans, more than many places I know, actually tangibly lives its culture. It's not just a residual of life; it's a part of…

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The Wire' really is an American classic, and I think that's something to be very proud of.

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When you're doing comedy on stage, it's great because you have the audience there and they're like another actor in the scene. You feed…

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I consider myself a journeyman actor, and I pride myself and look forward to keeping my career choices as diverse as possible because it…

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I'm a multitasker, and I kind of like it that way.

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I'd be more frightened by not using whatever abilities I'd been given. I'd be more frightened by procrastination and laziness.

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Bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. Take what I cannot give: my heart, body, thoughts, time, abilities, money, health, strength, nights, days, youth, age, and spend them in Thy service, 0 my crucified Master, Redeemer, God. Oh, let not these be mere words! Whom have I in heaven but Thee and there is none upon earth…

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