And it was the idea that you can do a play - like a Shakespeare play, or any well-written play, Arthur Miller, whatever - and say things you could never imagine saying, never imagine thinking in your own life. James Earl Jones arthurideaimagine share on social
Before my grandpa built his own church, we went to the neighboring town, and it was a white community. You know, up north, mostly middle European people and Indians, Chippewa Indians. We were welcome to that church, but once we got in, they didn't know what to do with us. James Earl Jones buildchippewachurch share on social
You cannot be an actor like I am and not have been in some of the worst movies like I have. But I stand before you deeply honored, mighty grateful and just plain gobsmacked. James Earl Jones actorbaddeeply Change image and share on social
There is not enough magic in a bloodline to forge an instant, irrevocable bond. James Earl Jones bloodlinebondforge Change image and share on social
Denzel Washington, Sidney Poitier, Robert Redford, Tom Cruise: those guys have well-planned careers. I'm just on a journey. Wherever I run across a job, I say, 'Okay, I'll do that.' James Earl Jones careercruisedenzel Change image and share on social
And I think, on the other end, there were actors who were not as good as I was, perhaps who could have hung in too, but began to blame everything on race. James Earl Jones actorbeginblame Change image and share on social
One of the hardest things in life is having words in your heart that you can't utter. James Earl Jones hardheartlife Change image and share on social
I got out of the Army - in my world - I came to New York, for instance, when the civil rights movement was just beginning, and that created a certain energy, a certain rumble, a certain impetus for black actors. James Earl Jones actorarmybegin share on social
When I read great literature, great drama, speeches, or sermons, I feel that the human mind has not achieved anything greater than the ability to share feelings and thoughts through language. James Earl Jones abilityachievedrama Change image and share on social
I love to see actors' work. I love to surf channels late at night and accidentally run into movies I hadn't seen before. It makes me very proud of the profession. James Earl Jones accidentallyactorchannel Change image and share on social
