Audra McDonald Quotes
Quotes to Explore
-
The common idea that success spoils people by making them vain, egotistic and self-complacent is erroneous; on the contrary it makes them, for the most part, humble, tolerant and kind.
-
Ninety percent of the comic books I've written in the past had little or nothing to do with Islam.
-
I firmly believe that one of the best kept secrets to soft and glowing skin is moisturisation.
-
Culturally, the First World War is the war that stands in for other wars.
-
I've been just eating very healthy, all organic, no sugar, white flour, nothing artificial. I'm being so incredibly strict... not a lot of meat!
-
In this world without quiet corners, there can be no easy escapes from history, from hullabaloo, from terrible, unquiet fuss.
-
Luckily, I was raised by people who'd already seen all the yuck stuff, which is why they originally didn't want me to act. I understood the difference between getting a part at a Hollywood party and getting a job.
-
When Paris has to pee, Paris has to pee!
-
I don't pick and choose subjects or settings; they pick and choose me.
-
Of course great politicians are always liable to be wrong about something, and the more people tell them they are wrong, the more stubbornly they defend their error.
-
I was the youngest and on my own a lot. I think this probably taught me independence and how to be okay with my own company. Also, it meant I read a lot.
-
Animals are companions on this planet, not necessarily our feedbags.
-
Everything is tennis for me, it's my career and it's entertainment, but it's also a business.
-
People do not seem to realize that their opinion of the world is also a confession of character.
-
I've come to learn that the determined and gifted and genuine sociopath has far more power to deceive than we realize.
-
I feel a physical happiness when spring is coming.
-
I love having wine with my meals. And if I splurge, I'm going to splurge big, because if I deny my cravings, it just ends up backfiring on me, you know?
-
Our plans for 'Superman?' I can't say. This is the most super secret thing ever. It's like working for the government, like I'm on a covert mission.
-
Oh yeah, I grew up with comics. You know, I always like to describe myself as a 'narrative junkie.' I love novels, I love comics, movies, TV. If it's a good story, I'm hooked.
-
I've always felt those articles somehow reveal more about the writers than they do about me.
-
Home is your sanctuary.
-
I've always been a stubble man; I don't do clean-shaven.
-
Granted, I've changed internally as I've gotten older - I take it easy, I know when to stop and take care of myself, I laugh much more and with my belly and soul - but this comes from the confidence and acceptance that comes with maturity.
-
I never in a million years thought that my life would unfold the way it has.
