Denzel Washington Quotes

A collection of quotes by Denzel Washington.

Denzel Washington is an American actor, producer, and director. Born in 1954, he has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award. He rose to prominence through his powerful performances in films such as "Glory," "Training Day," and "Malcolm X." Known for his versatility and commanding screen presence, Washington has become one of the most respected and influential actors in Hollywood. He has also directed and produced several successful films, further solidifying his status as a multifaceted talent in the industry.

You pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud too. That's a

You pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud too. That's a part of it.

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I'm very proud to be black, but black is not all I am. That'

I'm very proud to be black, but black is not all I am. That's my cultural historical background, my genetic makeup, but it's not all of who I am nor is it the basis from which I answer every question.

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I made a commitment to completely cut out drinking and anyth

I made a commitment to completely cut out drinking and anything that might hamper me from getting my mind and body together. And the floodgates of goodness have opened upon me - spiritually and financially.

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I never really had the classic struggle. I had faith.

I never really had the classic struggle. I had faith.

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Acting is just a way of making a living, the family is life.

Acting is just a way of making a living, the family is life.

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Growing up I didn't watch movies.

Growing up I didn't watch movies.

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It's simple: You get a part. You play a part. You play it we

It's simple: You get a part. You play a part. You play it well. You do your work and you go home. And what is wonderful about movies is that once they're done, they belong to the people. Once you make it, it's what they see. That's where my head is at.

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Everybody has a job to do. There are people in Iraq on both

Everybody has a job to do. There are people in Iraq on both sides of this war who do what they do for religious reasons, and they feel with God on their side. Some people are good at annihilating people. Maybe that's their gift.

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My ultimate life dream project is my kids. My family.

My ultimate life dream project is my kids. My family.

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If you don't trust the pilot, don't go.

If you don't trust the pilot, don't go.

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I wasn't allowed to go to movies when I was kid my father wa

I wasn't allowed to go to movies when I was kid my father was a minister. 101 Dalmatians and King of Kings, that was the extent of it.

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Michelle Pfeiffer hasn't been finding a lot of work recently

Michelle Pfeiffer hasn't been finding a lot of work recently because she doesn't like what a woman her age is offered. That's a real double standard. You get Sean Connery, who gets older and older, still playing opposite young ladies, but it doesn't work the other way around.

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A film is just like a muffin. You make it. You put it on the

A film is just like a muffin. You make it. You put it on the table. One person might say, Oh, I don't like it. One might say it's the best muffin ever made. One might say it's an awful muffin. It's hard for me to say. It's for me to make the muffin.

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I made a commitment to completely cut out drinking and anyth

I made a commitment to completely cut out drinking and anything that might hamper me from getting my mind and body together. And the floodgates of goodness have opened upon me-spiritually and financially.

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Alcohol/alcoholism

My mother used to tell me man gives the award, God gives the

My mother used to tell me man gives the award, God gives the reward. I don't need another plaque.

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My faith helps me understand that circumstances don't dictat

My faith helps me understand that circumstances don't dictate my happiness, my inner peace.

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My mother never gave up one me. I messed up in school so muc

My mother never gave up one me. I messed up in school so much they were sending me home, but my mother sent me right back.

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I had a lot of success from the start. I never really was te

I had a lot of success from the start. I never really was tested for long periods of time. I got my first professional job while I was a senior in college. I signed with the William Morris Agency before I graduated.

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I'm not a film buff. I don't watch a lot of movies.

I'm not a film buff. I don't watch a lot of movies.

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If I am a cup maker, I'm interested in making the best cup I

If I am a cup maker, I'm interested in making the best cup I possibly can. My effort goes into that cup, not what people think about it.

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