I’ve always wanted to work with Blair, and finally the timing was right. I have a tremendous amount of respect for him. I think he’s a hugely underrated actor in Hollywood.
TYLER PERRYDeveloping a good work ethic is a key [to success]. Apply yourself at whatever you do, whether you’re a janitor or taking your first summer job, because that work ethic will be reflected in everything you do in life.
More Tyler Perry Quotes
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The most important thing that I learned in growing up is that forgiveness is something that, when you do it, you free yourself to move on.
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There were certain areas in the country where I couldn’t go without being stopped and asked for autographs and pictures for years.
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Don’t wait for someone to green light your project, build your own intersection.
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Madea’ is a Southern term. It’s short for ‘mother dear.’ So there are a lot of Madeas out there.
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I look at the stories that Spike Lee tells… Great stories. Great director, great storyteller.
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I’m very open to fresh talent, and I love the underdog, people who have been counted out, because they come in with a different type of hunger. I’m all for the underdog, so I’d like to talk to anybody who shows up with that sort of thirst.
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People say the truth hurts. Hell no, it hurts even more if you do a whole bunch of foolishness to try and avoid it.
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Oprah is very, very, very special to me. She’s an amazing woman.
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You can get a thousand no’s from people, and only one “yes” from God.
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You will always fine jealous people.They’re the ones promoting you.
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What I have learned in this life is you can never be ashamed of where you come from.
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I got 27 people livin in my head and all of them was about to beat the heck out of you for doin that.
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He who has the gold makes the rules.
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I think there’s something that happens at 40 where you settle into your own skin and you stop caring what people think – you realize life is a gift from God and you want to live it to the fullest.
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What excites me? Had you asked me that question a few years ago, the answer would’ve rolled right off my tongue. Today, I think it’s moving and uplifting my audience. Having them get it and go with it. That excites me.
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