Denzel Washington

In Los Angeles, everyone is a star.

Denzel Washington

In my humble opinion, in the nuclear world, the true enemy is war itself.

Denzel Washington

In the movie I realized, I had the luxury of getting to see how the other person feels.

Denzel Washington

It could be that it’s not that different. Circumstances, no matter what the color is, could be similar.

Denzel Washington

It is very important to transcend the places that hold us.

Denzel Washington

It’s important for us to tell our stories.

Denzel Washington

It’s simple: You get a part. You play a part. You play it well. You do your work and you go home. And what is wonderful about movies is that once they’re done, they belong to the people. Once you make it, it’s what they see. That’s where my head is at.

Denzel Washington

Money doesn’t buy happiness. Some people say it’s a heck of a down payment, though.

Denzel Washington

My mother used to tell me: ‘You gotta smile more. Because if you don’t smile, the way you look at people, they’ll think you’re mad at them.’

Denzel Washington

My role 14 years ago in Richard III – that was the first time I played a bad guy and learned a lot about it – they have all the fun!

Denzel Washington