100 Quotes by Taraji P. Henson

I just like when I work with people that are professional and good.

With TV, the pace is so fast, the scripts are coming at you, the directors are firing things at you, it's breathtaking.

A woman is gentle, soft, delicate, and a man's position is to protect her, help her up stairs, make sure she's in the car safely first. Take good care of your woman, and the sky's the limit!

I would love to play a superhero. I wish I could be in 'The Avengers,' kicking butt.

A lot of times characters are combinations of people I come across in life. I people-watch a lot.

I like to be home with my son, kickin' it and watching ESPN, a very normal life. I like to take him to school every day, watch his games.

I love the art of acting, so I don't care if I'm in a movie with 10 people, two people, or by myself. I just really enjoy it.

I'm not a selfish actor. I believe that it's a team effort. You're not in a scene by yourself.

I don't ever want to get boxed in, playing the same characters, over and over again. That's why I prefer features over television.