158 Quotes by Eddie Murphy

In reality, all men are sculptors, constantly chipping away the unwanted parts of their lives trying to create a masterpiece.

In the original script, my character was a basketball player rather than a boxer. I didn't think I could pull that off. I'm a little short to be a basketball player!

I don't think more concentration is required for Robert De Niro to do what he does as for Jim Carrey to do what he does.

I'm relaxed about my career. I've been making movies for over 20 years, so I've earned at least the right to relax.

I keep telling people I'll make movies until I'm fifty and then I'll go and do something else. I'm going to be a professional gentleman of leisure.

The advice I would give to someone is to not take anyone’s advice.

I haven't read a newspaper in 20 years. I don't look at the computer or anything. You have to have a filter on what you let in.

I've always had confidence. It came because I have lots of initiative. I wanted to make something of myself.

The thing about kids is that they express emotion. They don't hold back. If they want to cry, they cry, and if they are in a good mood, they're in a good mood.