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

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

Denzel Washington

You pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud too. That's a part of it.

Denzel Washington

The poorest people are the sweetest people.

Denzel Washington

I'm not a film buff. I don't watch a lot of movies.

Denzel Washington

Where I think the most work needs to be done is behind the camera, not in front of it.

Denzel Washington

I work hard for the audience. It's entertainment. I don't need validation.

Denzel Washington

I think a role model is a mentor - someone you see on a daily basis, and you learn from them.

Denzel Washington

I've been fortunate. I don't pick scripts. Scripts pick me.

Denzel Washington

You have to grab moments when they happen. I like to improvise and ad lib.

Denzel Washington

I don't concern myself with award. I'd been to the party enough times to know it really didn't matter.

Denzel Washington

If you have an enemy, then learn and know your enemy, don't just be mad at him or her.

Denzel Washington