Taraji P. Henson

Actress

91 Quotes

I'm not a selfish actor. I believe that it's a team effort. You're not in a scene by yourself.

I just like when I work with people that are professional and good.

Date a woman with children only if you are ready to man up, because it's a position that comes with responsibility.

Well, for one, I don't judge my characters.

I love New York. Love it.

I'm not interested in disposable music.

If I were to meet the most incredible man, and he just so happened to not make as much money as I do, I wouldn't hold it against him.

Most men are fragile.

I don't ever want to get boxed in, playing the same characters, over and over again. That's why I prefer features over television.

I like to disappear in my roles because I don't have an assistant.

I feel like we all have our skeletons.

I'm not a selfish actor. I believe that it's a team effort. You're not in a scene by yourself.

A lot of times characters are combinations of people I come across in life. I people-watch a lot.

Every human walks around with a certain kind of sadness. They may not wear it on their sleeves, but it's there if you look deep.

I don't ever want to feel complacent.

Most men are fragile.

I don't harp on the negative because if you do, then there's no progression. There's no forward movement. You got to always look on the bright side of things, and we are in control. Like, you have control over the choices you make.

I'm really silly. That's the thing that people don't get.

Love is the greatest gift that God has given us. It's free.

I'm a character actor.

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