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

Denzel Washington

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" 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. "

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" 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. "

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" 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! "

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" My faith helps me understand that circumstances don't dictate my happiness, my inner peace. "

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" I played Othello, but I didn't sit around thinking how Laurence Olivier did it when he played it. That wouldn't do me any good. "

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" One good thing about acting in film is that it's good therapy. "

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

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