Man gives you the award but God gives you the reward.

Denzel Washington

Acting is just a way of making a living, the family is life.

Denzel Washington

In any profession it gets to be a grind.

Denzel Washington

When people protest and are upset with a movie, it becomes a big hit. They hated Passion of The Christ, it worked out pretty well for the box office. So let's get that going.

Denzel Washington

In Los Angeles, everyone is a star.

Denzel Washington

My ultimate life dream project is my kids. My family.

Denzel Washington

I never really had the classic struggle. I had faith.

Denzel Washington

I say luck is when an opportunity comes along and you're prepared for it.

Denzel Washington

My mother used to tell me man gives the award, God gives the reward. I don't need another plaque.

Denzel Washington

The time to worrying about flying is when you're on the ground. When you're up in the air, it's too late. No point in worrying about it then.

Denzel Washington

The last few years I've been saying I was ready to quit. It wasn't that interesting to me. Now that I'm directing, it's all new again.

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