30 Quotes by Russell Hornsby

I wanted to represent the brothas I have seen when I go to the rhythm section of Oakland, hearing brothas speak and tell me about their journeys. Men who have been to prison and found themselves, brothas who have made mistakes but are loving their wives and children, trying to protect them and educate them. These men do exist.

There is so much stimuli coming at young people, you don't even have time to grieve before something new happens. We are desensitized to the issues.

We are not apathetic in this country.

These are human issues. These are human stories. I think that's why 'Fences' has been able to resonate and been able to hit so many people over the years because it is just that. You can't run away from the racial specifics of it, but that's just a part of it.

It is a distinct and an honor to work with the august Regina King. I would call her Queen King. This woman is one of our treasures. She's an actor's actor. She has craft to burn. She's a craftsman who knows what she is doing, and she's got soul.

Acting is a privilege, and I'm exceedingly blessed to be able to do what I do. At the end of the day, it's all entertainment.

I'm an actor of the theater.

I want authenticity. And rarely do actors - more specifically, black actors - get a chance to be authentic on film and television.

Every once in a while, we need to watch something that makes us feel.