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
An appreciable number of directors have shifted to lower-cost films, allowing them to be satisfied with a more modest return. Sidney Poitier allowappreciablecost Change image and share on social
I was the only Black person on the set. It was unusual for me to be in a circumstance in which every move I made was tantamount to representation of 18 million people. Sidney Poitier blackcircumstancemake Change image and share on social
Jackie Robinson is a true legend. Sidney Poitier jackielegendrobinson Change image and share on social
In my case, the body of work stands for itself... I think my work has been representative of me as a man. Sidney Poitier bodycaseman Change image and share on social
I want my great-granddaughter to have a fairly good understanding of the world in which I lived for 81 years and also the world before I came into it - all the way back a hundred thousand years, to the beginning of our species. Sidney Poitier backbeginfairly 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
So I had to be careful. I recognized the responsibility that, whether I liked it or not, I had to accept whatever the obligation was. That was to behave in a manner, to carry myself in such a professional way, as if there ever is a reflection, it's a positive one. Sidney Poitier acceptbehavecareful share on social
I did not go into the film business to be symbolized as someone else's vision of me. Sidney Poitier businessfilmsymbolize Change image and share on social
