For lack of any clearer idea, I just started acting one day. It had been in the back of my head for a while, but I think in some ways I was afraid to do it, and finally I just stepped up. Jeffrey Wright actafraidback Change image and share on social
I'm not sure whether Los Angeles borders on the ocean or on oblivion. I always feel that I'm two steps away from the other side when I'm out there. It's more like a vacation place or a place to visit than a place to hunker down. Jeffrey Wright angelesborderfeel share on social
I think I was afraid of what I might say when I got onto someone's stage or in front of someone's camera. Jeffrey Wright afraidcamerafront Change image and share on social
Some musicians play blues, others classical jazz or bluegrass. I like to play political roles because I can merge my political interests with my creative interests. Jeffrey Wright bluebluegrassclassical Change image and share on social
I do have characters who are more well known than I am, which suits me fine. Jeffrey Wright characterfinesuit Change image and share on social
The great thing about movies is that they're collaborative. And the worst thing is that they're collaborative. Jeffrey Wright badcollaborativegreat Change image and share on social
I like to do theater and hopefully be effective. Most actors, at least contemporary actors of my generation, can't do it. They don't have the chops. Jeffrey Wright actorchopcontemporary Change image and share on social
Too often a story is examined through biased eyes, without a sensitivity for everyone who forged it. It's seen from the point of view of the great white savior, and rarely is the perspective of the slave a part. Jeffrey Wright biasexamineeye share on social
Well, I like to be kept on my toes. I look for a challenge. I don't like to recreate steps that I've already walked. I like to see if I can create something new. Jeffrey Wright challengecreatehave Change image and share on social
And it's one reason why I don't go to a lot of movies - they're more and more dominated by corporate values and fiscal concerns as opposed to cinematic concerns. Jeffrey Wright cinematicconcerncorporate Change image and share on social
