Michael Ealy Quotes
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You should always challenge yourself, as an actor, to find the connection between you and the character.
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I'm happiest when I'm acting, and I've dedicated my life to it. Still, as much as I love acting, at the end of the day, I want to be remembered as a great person, first, and as a great actor, second.
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For me, my first big heartbreak is actually sports-related. The team went out and got spanked on our home field. I'll never forget how I cried after the game, because I'd been denied the opportunity to help the team in the championship game. It was like the coach forgot what had gotten us there. So, I never got to hold the trophy or savor a state championship. And I'll never forget that first bitter heartbreak.
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I believe that acting is a talent while being a great person encompasses so much more: being a good father, a good husband and the ability to show compassion for others.
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I've always thought vampires were interesting because they live forever, they're always well-financed, they dress well, you know what I mean? And they're, like, cool. Usually vampire - you've never seen a broke vampire. Have you?
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My parents, God bless 'em, were very supportive of me and my decision to pursue acting. Their dream for me and my sister was that we graduate from college. And as soon as I fulfilled that, they were extremely supportive of what I wanted to do next. I will always be grateful to them for that, because I wouldn't be where I am today without their help and encouragement.
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The kind of issues that we face as detectives are similar to what the other married couples out there are facing, or the brother and sister, or the brother and brother are facing. Relationships are universal.
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I know the commitment that TV requires but it's nice to come to work and have fun.
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I love going to see the theatre whether it's a Broadway play or a Russian ballet company.
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Will [Smith] is not like preachy. He's more like lead by example. There's two ways to approach Will. You can follow or you can watch and learn, and I just kind of watched him and learned how he dealt with people, how he dealt with life and how he approaches his own work.
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I'm actually very good with Home Depot-handy type of paintwork.
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You have to know your craft. I find that most people who are very, very successful know their craft and have done the research.
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I feel like I've finally made it as an actor. I've been doing this for years and you don't always make a movie that everybody likes.
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I honestly think I'm just an actor. It doesn't matter the medium. I can go on stage and be happy, I can be on TV and be happy.
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You know, a lot of actors I think go into acting for therapy from whatever trauma has affected them as children. But for me, I think I sought out the drama. That's why I like doing what I do.
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What I've learned is that the most precious commodity you can have in a relationship is honesty, good or bad.
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Any time you audition and get it, you earned it.
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I wasn't smart enough to read relationship books when I was coming up. I learned everything the hard way.
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There's nothing more rewarding than making a difference doing charity work or being able to be there for a friend.
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If you want something to work, if it means that much to you; KEEP IT TO YOURSELF