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Angela Bassett Quotes

American - Actress | August 16, 1958 -

This is a career about images. It's celluloid; they last for ever. I'm a black woman from America. My people were slaves in America, and even though we're free on paper and in law, I'm not going to allow you to enslave me on film, in celluloid, for all to see.

Woman People Me Law Free Black

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.

Life Me Mom Think My Life You

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

Nice Human Show Behind Like Stories

Film is forever.

I really believe that what I do as an actress is my God-given talent. This is my calling, not my career.

Talent Believe Career Actress Really

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

Easy Comfortable Out Little Breaking

The first time I acted was in high school in Florida, and when I heard that applause I felt so alive and felt that electricity go up my spine.

Time School High School Electricity

I am content that the work that I've done is wonderful.

Work I Am Done Content Wonderful Am

I want my children to experience as much creativity as possible. That's what sets your mind on fire.

Children Experience Creativity Fire

I want to be evil! I did play Lady Macbeth on stage to Alec Baldwin's Macbeth back in New York in 1998. But I've played a lot of characters who are so righteous and understanding. I don't want to be a goody-goody two-shoes all the time.

Time New York Evil Understanding New

Sometimes you want to skate along or just get by or fly under the radar, but sometimes you have to stand up and let your voice be heard and give it your best and give it your all. As a mother of young children, that's something I've tried to emphasize and highlight for them.

Mother Children Best Fly Stand Up

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