Quotes by Denzel Washington

About Denzel Washington:

Denzel Hayes Washington, Jr. is an American actor and filmmaker. He has received two Golden Globe awards, a Tony Award, and two Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor for the historical drama-war film Glory (1989) and Best Actor for his role as a corrupt cop in the crime thriller Training Day (2001).
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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 ...

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At the end of the day, it's not about what you have or even what you've accomplished. It's about what you've done with those accomplishments. Its about who you've lifted up, who you've made better. It about what you've given back" (23).

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So you never know who you touch. You never know how or when you'll have an impact, or how important your example can be to someone else" (20).

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We've all received our share of good fortune, so that's my definition of much. A single blessing is all the bounty in the world, and if you've been blessed at all you're meant to pass some of that on. You're meant to set a positive example. That's ou...

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What it taught me was forgiveness. It taught me that when people present themselves in a certain way, there's probably some back story or issue or reason for the way that they are. It's not you. It's them. And a lot of times, its about something that...

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The strongest, toughest men all have compassion. They're not heartless and cold. You have to be man enough to have compassion - to care about people and about your children" (217) - John Singleton "Oh Man, I've Become My Father

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When you don't understand something, you label it and condemn it" (94) - Danny Glover, "The Fundamental Things

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There is nothing good or bad, except by comparison" (209) - "Effort is Everything" by Bud Selig

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Every day, sincerely and without phoniness, Lou demonstrated by his actions how very vital it is - more than anything else - to understand and appreciate the people who work with you...Do your job well, but always remember that the people you work wi...

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There's nothing good or bad, except by comparison" (210) - Bud Selig "Effort is Everything

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What are you doing extra? That's what counts. That's when you're working hard - when you're going above and over what's expected of you" (102). - Tony Gonzalez, "The Giant Within

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Every day, sincerely and without phoniness, Lou demonstrated by his actions how very vital it is - more than anything else - to understand and appreciate the people who work with you....Do your job well, learn your job well, but always remember that ...

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He taught us that everyone has a good story and the more of others you understand, the better your grasp of human nature, a gift given great weight in my family" (73). - Bill Clinton, "Paying Attention

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

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

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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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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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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 a...

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I played Othello, but I didn't sit around thinking how Laurence Olivier did it when he played it. That wouldn't do me any good.

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Author Bio

  • NameDenzel Washington
  • Descriptionactor, screenwriter, director, producer
  • BornDecember 28, 1954
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionActor; Film Director; Film Producer; Basketball Player; Film Actor
  • AwardsAcademy Award For Best Supporting Actor; Academy Award For Best Actor; Donostia Award