Quotes by Whoopi Goldberg

About Whoopi Goldberg:

Caryn Elaine Johnson is an American actress, comedian, and talk show host. She has been nominated for 13 Emmy Awards for her work in television, and is one of the few entertainers who has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award. She was the second black woman in the history of the Academy Awards to win an acting Oscar. In the 1990s, Goldberg was rumored to be the highest paid actress for her appearances in film.
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I have the strangest time to get cast in anything. 'Ghost' was the same thing. Six months I had to wait for them to decide they had seen everybody possible. Why not? What limits me? I'm black? Oh, am I black?

Whoopi Goldberg

That's the thing about Mother Nature, she really doesn't care what economic bracket you're in.

Whoopi Goldberg

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

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

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

Whoopi Goldberg

An actress can only play a woman. I'm an actor, I can play anything.

Whoopi Goldberg

Normal is in the eye of the beholder.

Whoopi Goldberg

I don't really view communism as a bad thing.

Whoopi Goldberg

Born ham, that's basically me.

Whoopi Goldberg

For some reason, all artists have self-esteem issues.

Whoopi Goldberg

I am the American Dream. I am the epitome of what the American Dream basically said. It said you could come from anywhere and be anything you want in this country. That's exactly what I've done.

Whoopi Goldberg

Things happen to you out of luck, and if you get to stick around it's because you're talented.

Whoopi Goldberg

I am where I am because I believe in all possibilities.

Whoopi Goldberg

Normal is nothing more than a cycle on a washing machine.

Whoopi Goldberg

I don't look like Halle Berry. But chances are she's going to end up looking like me.

Whoopi Goldberg

Most of all, I dislike this idea nowadays that if you're a black person in America, then you must be called African-American. Listen, I've visited Africa, and I've got news for everyone: I'm not an African.

Whoopi Goldberg

I'm a big old egotistical baby and that's okay. I can accept it.

Whoopi Goldberg

I want Carl Sagan to explain the sky to me.

Whoopi Goldberg

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

Whoopi Goldberg

The Africans know I'm not an African. I'm an American.

Whoopi Goldberg

It bums me out tremendously what the church has become, and if it's got me bummed, imagine what Jesus Christ must be feeling.

Whoopi Goldberg

Author Bio

  • NameWhoopi Goldberg
  • DescriptionAmerican Actress
  • AliasesCaryn Elaine Johnson
  • BornNovember 13, 1955
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionTelevision Actor; Film Actor; Actor; Radio Host; Singer-songwriter; Singer; Composer; Writer; Novelist; Voice Actor; Talk Show Host
  • AwardsAcademy Award For Best Supporting Actress