Quotes by Omar Epps

About Omar Epps:

Omar Hashim Epps is an American actor, rapper, songwriter, and record producer. His film roles include Major League II, Juice, Higher Learning, Scream 2, The Wood, In Too Deep, and Love and Basketball. His television work includes the role of Dr. Dennis Gant on the medical drama series ER, J. Martin Bellamy in Resurrection and Dr. Eric Foreman on the Fox medical drama series House from 2004 to 2012.
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Whatever art form you're working in, it's crucial to see it clearly, to feel it clearly, and not to worry about the results, or how someone else will see it.

Omar Epps

We were all Romans once, I guess.

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The world is as it should be.

Omar Epps

I've never taken myself too seriously.

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Writing is the beast unto itself.

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People are realizing that color has no bearing on what's known as brotherhood.

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The only way to ensure a film is going to sell is put Will Smith in it and you open it in 3,000 theaters and make sure we have all the top promotional spots in each venue.

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That word, fan, has always kind of bothered me.

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It's natural for any actor that segues into directing to be an actor's director. You know how to relate to the actors.

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A lot of directors are overbearing and tend to make you doubt your instincts.

Omar Epps

There's show and there's business. Business is a whole other beat.

Omar Epps

I spend 90 percent of my time saying no, and my accountant yells at me for it, but when I started in this business, I wanted my career to have legs.

Omar Epps

If someone saves your life, you develop a brotherhood, no matter what your race.

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People don't want to pay 8 or 9 dollars to go see a problem that they have in their life, on screen. They pay to get away from that. That's why they watch soap operas.

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You want to live your own life, but when you have fame, there are certain things you can't get away with.

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Boxing, for me, it's the beginning of all sports. I'm willing to bet that the first sport was a man against another man in a fight, so I think that's something innate in all of us.

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I believe success is preparation, because opportunity is going to knock on your door sooner or later but are you prepared to answer that?

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I like boxing movies. One of the hardest things for me to watch as far as boxing films, is the boxing. The actual boxing usually sucks.

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Author Bio

  • NameOmar Epps
  • Descriptionactor, musician
  • BornJuly 20, 1950
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionActor; Singer; Songwriter; Composer