Jeffrey Wright Quotes & Sayings

“Too often a story is examined through biased eyes, without a sensitivity for everyone who forged it. It's seen from the point of view of the great white savior, and rarely is the perspective of the slave a part.”

“Some musicians play blues, others classical jazz or bluegrass. I like to play political roles because I can merge my political interests with my creative interests.”

“The great thing about movies is that they're collaborative. And the worst thing is that they're collaborative.”

“I like New York because you're kind of forced to smell everybody else's funk. So it keeps you biologically attached to the world around you.”

“I'm not sure whether Los Angeles borders on the ocean or on oblivion. I always feel that I'm two steps away from the other side when I'm out there. It's more like a vacation place or a place to visit than a place to hunker down.”

“Well, I like to be kept on my toes. I look for a challenge. I don't like to recreate steps that I've already walked. I like to see if I can create something new.”

“I do have characters who are more well known than I am, which suits me fine.”

“I like to do theater and hopefully be effective. Most actors, at least contemporary actors of my generation, can't do it. They don't have the chops.”

“I think I was afraid of what I might say when I got onto someone's stage or in front of someone's camera.”

“Shaft was a pop culture figure along t he lines of, I guess, Dirty Harry - except that he wasn't as much of a racist. So yeah, I was always a fan.”