Taraji P. Henson

Actress

91 Quotes

I prefer doing feature films.

It's up to you to be responsible for how you feel if you're not happy. Your happiness lies in your hands. You can't rely on a man to make you happy or complete you. That starts with you.

I would love to do a biopic of a famous singer, like Diana Ross or Donna Summer, or an old jazz story that we haven't seen before. I would love to do that! I would love to play Diana Ross 'cause she's an icon. I'm salivating to do that.

With TV, the pace is so fast, the scripts are coming at you, the directors are firing things at you, it's breathtaking.

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 love New York. Love it.

I've been doing a lot of drama, but I feel like comedy is my strength.

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

I love the art of acting, so I don't care if I'm in a movie with 10 people, two people, or by myself. I just really enjoy it.

I've been doing a lot of drama, but I feel like comedy is my strength.

I like to be home with my son, kickin' it and watching ESPN, a very normal life. I like to take him to school every day, watch his games.

It's up to you to be responsible for how you feel if you're not happy. Your happiness lies in your hands. You can't rely on a man to make you happy or complete you. That starts with you.

I'm a creative person, so I have to stay busy.

I don't think a living being should suffer for the sake of fashion, period. End of story. You don't have to kill an animal just because you want to be hot and fly. And I really stand by that.

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

I don't think a living being should suffer for the sake of fashion, period. End of story. You don't have to kill an animal just because you want to be hot and fly. And I really stand by that.

I'm always interested in challenging myself and pushing and seeing how far I can go.

I'm not interested in disposable music.

I'm a creative person, so I have to stay busy.

I'm always confident when I sign up for a project that it's going to be good. That's why I sign up for it.

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