Denzel Washington Quotes on Life, Movies and Family

Denzel Washington's quotes are pretty close to how you would expect them to be. They are honest, direct and intelligent. That doesn't mean you will not be shocked by a few things he says. The most shocking thing I read about him has to do with movies when he was younger. I'm sure it will throw most people for a loop. Denzel Washington is considered by many as one of the top two African-American actors, with the other being Will Smith. One would think that his main concern in Hollywood would be to get more leading roles for black males. Although, I'm pretty sure he would like to see that happen, there seems to be an even bigger prejudice in Hollywood on his mind and it's more about sex than color. Here are the top ten best Denzel Washington quotes. Which one is your favorite?

Denzel Washington quote on being a black man in Hollywood

"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."

Denzel Washington quote on sexism in Hollywood

"That ain't fair, really. 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."

Keeping his priorities straight

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

I'm sorry; say that again. Just wanted to make sure I got that right.

"Growing up I didn't watch movies."

Quote on living clean

"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."

Denzel Washington quote on luck

"I say luck is when an opportunity comes along and you're prepared for it."

Quick! Name as many big named black actresses as you can. Now compare that to all the big name white actresses. I'm sure you get the point.

"I think the bottom of the totem pole is African-American women, or women of colour. I think they get the least opportunities in Hollywood."

Denzel Washington quote on Training Day

"My son talked me into doing that movie. He was like, 'Dad, you've never done anything like this.' I just hadn't been asked before. The only film that was sort of dark that I'd turned down was "Se7en." They offered me the Brad Pitt part, but I was like, 'This is so dark and evil.' Then when I saw the movie, I was like, 'Oh, shoot.'"

On messing with Tom Hanks while the two were filming Philadephia

"I used to mess with Tom. He was barely eating at all, and I would put out, like, 200 Almond Joys in his drawer to give him a hard time. I'd pretend to sneeze and all these Snickers would fall on the ground. I'm sure he laughed all the way up to the podium when he won the Oscar."

Mama always said...

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

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