38 Quotes by David Alan Grier

A friend of mine had his own theater company, and he jumped me in like I was in a gang. And once I came in, it was just that simple. For the first time in my life, I felt, 'This is a career, this is a life that I think I can grow old doing.' It was love at first sight. I loved being on stage and reading these plays. It was great.

America is grappling with cultural diversity, and I just want to put a show on that represents the world in which I live.

Every little kid has always wanted to be a race car driver. This gets some of that out.

Some days I think I look kind of cute, but other days I try to avoid the mirror.

I couldn't wait to be, you know, a Black Panther. Of course they wouldn't let me join.

Be talented enough to make it and stupid enough to keep trying.

Don't let anyone try to tell you who you are. Define yourself.

I try to make my bed every day for mental health. Coming home to an unmade bed or a room with clothes all over will depress me.

I wanted to be a leading man - the black lawyer, the black doctor, the black policeman.