If the screen does not make room for me in the structure of their screenplay, I'll step out. I'll step back. I'd step back. I couldn't do it. I just couldn't do it. Sidney Poitier backmakeroom Change image and share on social
If I'm remembered for having done a few good things, and if my presence here has sparked some good energies, that's plenty. Sidney Poitier energygoodplenty Change image and share on social
I was not the kind of a principal player that was so in demand that eight or 10 or 12 scripts came per month. Sidney Poitier demandkindmonth Change image and share on social
I lived in a country where I couldn't live where I wanted to live. I lived in a country where I couldn't go where I wanted to eat. I lived in a country where I couldn't get a job, except for those put aside for people of my colour or caste. Sidney Poitier castecolourcountry share on social
I knew what it was to be uncomfortable in a movie theater watching unfolding on the screen images of myself - not me, but black people - that were uncomfortable. Sidney Poitier blackimageknow Change image and share on social
I couldn't adjust to the racism in Florida. It was so blatant... I had never been so described as Florida described me. Sidney Poitier adjustblatantflorida Change image and share on social
I never had an occasion to question color, therefore, I only saw myself as what I was... a human being. Sidney Poitier colorhumanoccasion Change image and share on social
So much of life, it seems to me, is determined by pure randomness. Sidney Poitier determinelifepure Change image and share on social
I had to satisfy the action fans, the romantic fans, the intellectual fans. It was a terrific burden. Sidney Poitier actionburdenfan Change image and share on social
