I deal in a very artistic way of what interests me and marks my passion, and I try to – whether its good or not – am in love with acting and the stage and characters and the ability to reach and to touch people, so that’s where, I guess, that’s where my heart will reside, by and large.

— Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett Quotes

Don’t settle for average. Bring your best to the moment. Then, whether it fails or succeeds, at least you know you gave all you had. We need to live the best that’s in us.

— Angela Bassett
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I remembered that throughout my growing up and education and pursuing my dreams and desires, going into acting, and, of course, getting through Yale University and on and on and on, that being average, being mediocre was not an option that you should be proud of.

— Angela Bassett

Drink a bunch of water and get facials regularly. I take care of my skin.

— Angela Bassett

The world has white people and black people in it. Even in Harlem.

— Angela Bassett

I hope I just continue to be passionate about the roles and to always endeavor to bring clarity and honesty to the table and different ideas.

— Angela Bassett

I think if you’re able to do over the course of your career 20, 30, 50 very wonderful rich characters, you’d rather have that than an Oscar.

— Angela Bassett

I’m the type of individual that I enjoy watching any different cultural lives, and I see the common humanity even though the hair textures are different or the skin tones are varied.

— Angela Bassett

People confuse the person and the part.

— Angela Bassett

I deal in a very artistic way of what interests me and marks my passion, and I try to – whether its good or not – am in love with acting and the stage and characters and the ability to reach and to touch people, so that’s where, I guess, that’s where my heart will reside, by and large.

— Angela Bassett

Maybe if you’re younger you have more energy – but that’s a big maybe. Because at this stage of life, I have more patience, understanding, wisdom, resources – and a husband. I didn’t get him until I was 39. But I got a good one.

— Angela Bassett

It’s more than just saying lines and turning the light on. You have to drive the story – there’s a technical aspect.

— Angela Bassett
About Stories

I don’t really like horror shows, horror movies, or any of that. I’m really a lightweight, in terms of that.

— Angela Bassett

I’m thinking about directing, but I know it’s a lot of work and I appreciate what directors do and I would like to be good at it. The opportunity has presented itself four to five times, and I usually said no because of the script.

— Angela Bassett

My mom was always pretty supportive. She saw me do plays and she’d always act out the parts I did.

— Angela Bassett

My mom was always pretty supportive. She saw me do plays and she’d always act out the parts I did. My aunt, who played a big part in my life, was a little bit more reserved, because if they don’t see you on TV every week they think you must be starving.

— Angela Bassett

I guess I’m breaking out a little of what’s comfortable and easy.

— Angela Bassett

I love vegan choices, raw food choices, and I’ll eat whatever I have to in order to get into whatever shape I need to get into for any one particular role.

— Angela Bassett

Of course you want to do all the research that you can, but it’s impossible to take a life and the boundaries of an hour and a half, so there is hope there will be understanding about that also.

— Angela Bassett

I like the nice guys. I like when they show the stories, the human element behind it all.

— Angela Bassett
About Stories

Memories are meant to fade, Lenny. They’re designed that way for a reason.

— Angela Bassett
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