Ma Long Quotes

I live in the garden; I just sleep in the house.

One of the near-death experience truths is that each person integrates their near-death experience into their own pre-existing belief system.

I am now reading Cooper's Naval History which I find very interesting.

Surprise makes a joke funny. I love it when someone tells me something I couldn't possibly have expected; you've been led along one path and - bang! - the joke comes out of nowhere.

If you can measure success in this business based on happiness alone I feel like I've hit the lottery.

It's so easy to misuse social media as a dating tool. I think it can be useful but it's scary when you think about who can access this information and what they're doing with it.

It's definitely surreal to watch yourself in a movie.

People who haven't done commercials, don't appreciate how hard it is.

That got thrown out of court are what got me thrown out of school.

I've never been that technologically savvy, my friends are actually amused by how infrequently I use computers.

Aside from my love of animation, as an actor I like the total lack of vanity in terms of not having to worry at all about your appearance. You don't have to deal with hair or makeup or wardrobe.

I have such thin skin, so I make a concerted effort to avoid reading anything about myself.

I loved 'Junebug.' It was one of my favorite films, my favorite type of film.

If I had been egotistical about the movies, I have been brought back to earth.

Nine out of 10 people who recognize me recognize me from the commercials.

I always wanted to play the boyfriends of doomed girls.

I really hated school and so I just wanted to stay home and watch 'I Love Lucy' and watch the movies that inspired me to the point where we are sitting here.

When you hear a famous voice, sometimes that takes me out of the movie.

I would hate to be 65 and think, 'What if I had tried to be an actor?

I believe everyone should have the freedom to represent what they believe-in in their own way.

I would love to have the ability to see inside everyone's heart before I heard them speak or even saw their faces.

To put it in layman's terms, crazy is crazy. And crazy will find a way to do something crazy. Racist is racist. And racist people will find a way to project their racism onto the world.

I think that's the most important thing: that we create dialogue.

I am in constant search for that project that speaks to me personally. And when all the pieces come together properly, it'll happen.

As long as the acting is good, I can appreciate it.

Collaboration is necessary for making great art. Everybody has a perspective on what they think or feel the material should ultimately look like when it hits the screen.

I love shoes. I am a shoe fanatic. I have a special closet in my home just for my shoes.

I want to have conversations, because they give you confidence in your choices. I learned it first on Boyz n the Hood, but it is not a race-based experience - it is part of the artistic process.

So much of parenting is following your instincts, and taking the time to actually know your child.

I think there are a lot of other actors that are just talented, it's just about this opportunity - it's just about when are we going to be put in those positions where we can shine.

When you are single mom - don't be afraid to get out there and date, and have a little bit of fun. We're still women... we're still feminine... and we still have needs.

I don't think the religion makes the woman; I think the woman is who she is within the religion.

I do think gun control is important. I am a supporter of gun control.

The minute your child is born, your life is changed forever. I think I've become so aware of how important balance is in life.

I think for me to find that project is going to be something that I'm going to have to develop for myself.

I believe that whatever your religious preference, there has to be a commitment to family because everything really does start there.

Directing music videos is all about capturing images.

I'm working on a project called Lemons, produced by Killer Films. The director has a great perspective on character development.

I am not supporting Donald Trump. I think he does this country such a disservice. And I'm gonna leave it there.

Just like in Christianity or Buddhism, obviously there are certain practices that dictate one's life, but I don't think you can say all Muslim women are a certain way.

I think classic films are classic for a reason. It's always sketchy to redo one, especially if you're trying to make it contemporary. That's really just not the way to go.

It's hard to judge yourself. Each Essence cover represents a different special moment in my life. One is about keeping it sexy in my 40s, so I'm not mad about that either.

I don’t feel less loved or less loving because I’m not married.

If the FDA would spend a little less time and effort on small manufacturers of vitamins...and a little more on the large manufacturers of...dangerous drugs..., the public would be better served.

I like men to be men and I like them to care about me and to take care of me. I'm willing to let them do that.

I really felt sometimes like I was physically pulling the plot, and it was heavy. I'm sure it didn't look great that I was going into my dressing room at lunch.

I dont believe in predestination, even though I was raised a Presbyterian.

It's harder to write two people happy and in love than two people fighting and driving each other crazy.

I was not looking for a sitcom, because the philosophy at that point was that you had to make a choice: Were you going to do movies or TV? You couldn't cross over.

Fear and ignorance are the key roots to racism.