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
The impact of the black audience is expressing itself. They look to films to be more expressive of their needs, their lives. Hollywood has gotten that message - finally. Sidney Poitier audienceblackexpress Change image and share on social
I wanted to explore the values that are at work, underpinning my life. Sidney Poitier explorelifeunderpin Change image and share on social
I wouldn't change a single thing, because one change alters every moment that follows it. Sidney Poitier alterchangemoment 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
When I set out to become an actor, I had set myself a standard. Sidney Poitier actorsetstandard Change image and share on social
A good deed here, a good deed there, a good thought here, a good comment there, all added up to my career in one way or another. Sidney Poitier addcareercomment Change image and share on social
Since I couldn't actuate the things that I wanted to do, the only weapon I had was to say no. Sidney Poitier actuatethingwant Change image and share on social
I was a gift to my mother. She was a remarkable person. God or nature, or whatever those forces are, smiled on her, then passed me the best of her. Sidney Poitier forcegiftgod 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
