Whoopi Goldberg Quotes

A collection of quotes by Whoopi Goldberg.

Whoopi Goldberg, born Caryn Elaine Johnson on November 13, 1955, is an American actress, comedian, and television host. She rose to prominence in the 1980s with her iconic role as Celie in Steven Spielberg's film adaptation of "The Color Purple," earning her critical acclaim, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

Goldberg's unique and undeniable talent led her to establish herself as a versatile entertainer in various mediums. She became one of the rare individuals to achieve the EGOT status by winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award. Besides her successful film career, she found success on the small screen as a co-host on the daytime talk show "The View" (from 2007 to 2021) and as the host of her one-woman show on Broadway in 1984.

Throughout her career, Goldberg has shown impeccable comedic timing and remarkable range as an actress. She has appeared in several noteworthy films such as "Ghost," "Sister Act," and "The Lion King," leaving a lasting impression on audiences worldwide.

Apart from her artistic endeavors, Goldberg's activism and social involvement have also been a significant part of her life. She has been an outspoken advocate for numerous causes, including LGBTQ+ rights and the fight against AIDS. Her contributions to the entertainment industry and her philanthropic work have earned her a place among the most revered and respected figures in Hollywood.

Art and life are subjective. Not everybody's gonna dig what

Art and life are subjective. Not everybody's gonna dig what I dig, but I reserve the right to dig it.

Whoopi Goldberg

Life Art Choice Perspective Taste

You know, be an actor because you love to act. Don't be an a

You know, be an actor because you love to act. Don't be an actor because you think you're going to get famous, because that's luck.

Whoopi Goldberg

Famous

Sitting at the table during Color Purple and looking up and

Sitting at the table during Color Purple and looking up and suddenly realizing I was acting in front of Steven Spielberg, was pretty cool. It was pretty good.

Whoopi Goldberg

Cool

We're born with success. It is only others who point out our

We're born with success. It is only others who point out our failures, and what they attribute to us as failure.

Whoopi Goldberg

Failure

I think the idea that you know who your inner self is on a d

I think the idea that you know who your inner self is on a daily basis, because... you know. What's good for you 25 years ago may not be good for you now. So, to keep in touch with that, I think that's the first ingredient for success. Because if you're a successful human being, everything else is gravy, I think.

Whoopi Goldberg

Success

When I was doing ensemble theater and comedy work, I felt I

When I was doing ensemble theater and comedy work, I felt I had some talents. But when I started doing my shows in Berkeley and found that I could be funny on my own, I was shocked.

Whoopi Goldberg

Funny

If every American donated five hours a week, it would equal

If every American donated five hours a week, it would equal the labor of 20 million full-time volunteers.

Whoopi Goldberg

Service

I don't have pet peeves I have whole kennels of irritation.

I don't have pet peeves I have whole kennels of irritation.

Whoopi Goldberg

Pet

It's being willing to walk away that gives you strength and

It's being willing to walk away that gives you strength and power - if you're willing to accept the consequences of doing what you want to do.

Whoopi Goldberg

Power

I used my imagination to make the grass whatever color I wan

I used my imagination to make the grass whatever color I wanted it to be.

Whoopi Goldberg

Imagination

I'm fighting the label of 'Black' actress simply because it'

I'm fighting the label of 'Black' actress simply because it's very limiting in people's eyes, especially people who are making movies.

Whoopi Goldberg

Movies

When you are kind to someone in trouble, you hope they'll re

When you are kind to someone in trouble, you hope they'll remember and be kind to someone else. And it'll become like a wildfire.

Whoopi Goldberg

Kindness

I don't like driving very much. That makes me very unhappy,

I don't like driving very much. That makes me very unhappy, because I scream a lot in the car, but other than that, life is actually pretty good.

Whoopi Goldberg

Driving