Michael Ealy Quotes

Hey, I know it's Monday, but it's also a new day, a new week and in that lies a new opportunity for something special to happen.

If you want something to work, if it means that much to you; KEEP IT TO YOURSELF

I wasn't smart enough to read relationship books when I was coming up. I learned everything the hard way.

What I've learned is that the most precious commodity you can have in a relationship is honesty, good or bad.

I feel like I've finally made it as an actor. I've been doing this for years and you don't always make a movie that everybody likes.

You can not be successful without confronting rejection.

You should always challenge yourself, as an actor, to find the connection between you and the character.

If you look at a lot of people's careers, the first couple of movies, usually, are the most embarrassing.

You know, a lot of actors I think go into acting for therapy from whatever trauma has affected them as children. But for me, I think I sought out the drama. That's why I like doing what I do.

I love going to see the theatre whether it's a Broadway play or a Russian ballet company.

I believe that acting is a talent while being a great person encompasses so much more: being a good father, a good husband and the ability to show compassion for others.

I'm happiest when I'm acting, and I've dedicated my life to it. Still, as much as I love acting, at the end of the day, I want to be remembered as a great person, first, and as a great actor, second.

There's nothing more rewarding than making a difference doing charity work or being able to be there for a friend.

I'm actually very good with Home Depot-handy type of paintwork.

If I feel like it's a well-written script and if it speaks to me, it's something I want to do. I usually rely on my instincts when it comes to a script.

I think women should have insight as to how men think. Just like men should have insight into how women think.

I would never sign on to a project that was male-bashing, because first and foremost I'm a man... what guy would sign on for that?

I honestly think I'm just an actor. It doesn't matter the medium. I can go on stage and be happy, I can be on TV and be happy.

You have to know your craft. I find that most people who are very, very successful know their craft and have done the research.

Any time you audition and get it, you earned it.

My mom and father are extremely proud. They love it when I don't die. I've done so many movies where I've died that their first question when I book a job is, 'So, are you going to die in this?

I know the commitment that TV requires but it's nice to come to work and have fun.

When I bought my house in L.A., that was the best business decision I ever made, until the housing market crashed, and it became the worst business decision I ever made.

My mom and father are extremely proud. They love it when I don't die. I've done so many movies where I've died that their first question when I book a job is, 'So, are you going to die in this?'