19 Spanking Quotes By - Angela Bassett

19 Spanking Quotes By - Angela Bassette

We all have a gift; we all have a passion - it's just about finding it and going into it. Being an asset to your family and community.

— Angela Bassett

It's important to surround yourself with good people, interesting people, young people, young ideas. Go places, learn new stuff. Look at the world with wonder - don't be tired about it.

— Angela Bassett

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.

— Angela Bassett

I'd tell my 20-year-old self, 'Don't be afraid to do it all. Whatever you're interested in, just go for it. Don't wait around for a better time.'

— Angela Bassett

God made a way out of no way.

— Angela Bassett

The three things I said when I came out of school were I want to work consistently, I want to do good work and I want to be paid fairly, and that's happened. But I didn't become an actress for the money. I do it for other reasons.

— Angela Bassett

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

— Angela Bassett

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

— Angela Bassett

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.

— Angela Bassett

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

— Angela Bassett

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

— Angela Bassett

When I was in school, my mother stressed education. I am so glad she did. I graduated from Yale College and Yale University with my master's and I didn't do it by missing school.

— Angela Bassett

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

— Angela Bassett

I would have to say honestly I was very pleased to be in a film whether it was good or bad with De Niro, Norton and Brando even if I don't have any scenes with them, I thought it was pretty good company to keep.

— Angela Bassett

I love doing action. Since I'm not 21, there's some, 'Let me get to the gym so I can do it.' But I love to defy expectations.

— Angela Bassett

Film is forever.

— Angela Bassett

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.

— 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. 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

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