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Viola Davis Quotes

American - Actress | August 11, 1965 -

I just want different narratives for people of color, especially women of color. I just want something that's different. I don't want us to be put in a box. I want it to be kind of a redefinition of who were are. If I can even achieve that in a tiny way, I'll be good. I'll be good.

Good Women Be Kind People Color Way

I did everything to get food. I have stolen for food. I have jumped in huge garbage bins with maggots for food. I have befriended people in the neighborhood who I knew had mothers who cooked three meals a day for food, and I sacrificed a childhood for food and grew up in immense shame.

Food Day Childhood People Three Up

I cannot believe my life. I just can't. I'm so blessed.

Life Blessed Believe My Life Just

You cannot win an Emmy for roles that are simply not there.

Win You Cannot Simply Roles Emmy

Sometimes there is no sugar-coating it. Sometimes you have to challenge people's belief systems in a progressive way.

Challenge People You Sometimes Way

When you are an actor, you are in the most powerless position in this business.

Business You Actor Position Most

I don't know why directing is not something I'm interested in.

Know Why Something Directing

This is the richest country in the world. There's no reason kids should be going to school hungry. Food is something that everyone should have. It just is.

Food School World Country Reason

I tell my daughter every morning, 'Now, what are the two most important parts of you?' And she says, 'My head and my heart.' Because that's what I've learned in the foxhole: What gets you through life is strength of character and strength of spirit and love.

Life Love Strength Morning Daughter

I've had to sink my teeth into a role that was probably a fried-chicken dinner and make it into a filet mignon.

Dinner Teeth Sink Role Make Had

I think tapping into one's power and one's potential is a very frightening thing.

Power Think Potential I Think Very

The more I'm pushed in a position of leadership and I know I have to be the mouthpiece for so many other people who can't speak for themselves, the more confidence I'm gaining.

Leadership Confidence People Speak

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