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 answerbackgroundbasis Change image and share on social
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 africanamericanbottom Change image and share on social
I'm not a film buff. I don't watch a lot of movies. Denzel Washington bufffilmlot Change image and share on social
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. Denzel Washington belongheadhome share on social
One good thing about acting in film is that it's good therapy. Denzel Washington actfilmgood Change image and share on social
Acting is just a way of making a living, the family is life. Denzel Washington actfamilylife Change image and share on social
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 bodycommitmentcompletely share on social
If you have an enemy, then learn and know your enemy, don't just be mad at him or her. Denzel Washington enemylearnmad Change image and share on social
I work hard for the audience. It's entertainment. I don't need validation. Denzel Washington audienceentertainmenthard Change image and share on social
I still have my unemployment books and I remember when I worked for the sanitation department and the post office. Denzel Washington bookdepartmentoffice Change image and share on social
