Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington
Denzel Hayes Washington, Jr. is an American actor and filmmaker. He has received three Golden Globe awards, a Tony Award, and two Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor for the historical war drama film Gloryand Best Actor for his role as a corrupt cop in the crime thriller Training Day...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth28 December 1954
CityMount Vernon, NY
CountryUnited States of America
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Don't aspire to make a living, aspire to make a difference.
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Be careful what you ask for because when you pray for rain, you have to deal with the mud as well.
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A man once told me that you step out of your door in the morning, and you are already in trouble. The only question is are you on top of that trouble or not?
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Do what you have to do, to do what you want to do.
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The chances you take, the people you meet, the people you love, the faith that you have. That's what's going to define you.
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The secret to a happy marriage? Do whatever your wife tells you. 'Yes, dear.' And breathe.
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I think that we all at some point are in search of something - a higher power, whatever you want to call it, the meaning of life. I know I was, especially at even my son's age in my 20s, and dabbling in Eastern philosophies and yoga and Buddhism and Christianity and Islam. I kind of touched them all, you know, just trying to figure out the meaning of life or if nothing else, figure myself out.
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Got to be who you are in this world, no matter what.
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Writing is a weapon and it’s more powerful than a fist could ever be.
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When we shot "Cry Freedom," I wasn't even allowed in South Africa. They told me I could come but I wasn't going to leave. I had heavy death threats at that time. So we shot in Zimbabwe.In 1995, I had the privilege and the honor to meet Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela the same day: I had breakfast with Desmond Tutu and lunch with Nelson Mandela. Then I had the good fortune to have Mr. Mandela actually come to my house in California.here's been a tremendous amount of change.
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You pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud too. That's a part of it.
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Some said America took a step forward electing a black president. In light of the unconstitutiona l expansion of powers, lack of transparency and fueling the fires of unrest that clearly hasn't been the case. Vote based on merits, not to fill a racial quota.
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I believe in God. I don't fear man, I fear God.
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Luck is where opportunity meets preparation.