Antoine Fuqua Quotes

Debra Winger doesn't let anything interfere with her performance, which is the way it should be.

I'm challenged by people like Russell Crowe and Sean Penn who come in with such incredible discipline and power.

Bipasha is a very sincere and professional actor.

I admire Meryl Streep and Dustin Hoffman for their sheer dedication to their craft.

Diana Vishneva is not only a magnificent dancer but a magnificent actress - no one works harder or understands more.

I actually work at my craft, and I actually want to be the best in my category, and I want to be a true actress. And a lot of people just want fame, and there's a huge difference.

They all matter to me, whether I'm working on a Sam Jackson film for a week or I'm the star of my own TV series - I take it all very seriously, and I have a healthy respect for the work in general, despite the role.

You'd be surprised how many movie stars still care about the work.

Daniel Radcliffe is one of the hardest working people I have ever encountered and someone that so loves what he's doing and so eager to learn and is so brilliant at what he does.

I try to always step up to the plate, be professional, be good at what I'm doing and deliver on the character. In Hollywood, what more can you ask for. You want a consummate professional.

I'm looking forward to working with some of the best cast and crew there are.

A diva is someone who is a perfectionist, who does her best in her craft.

Evan Rachel Wood is the best actress I've ever worked with, hands down.

You can tell when an actor or actress cares about their work. It's really clear.

I can only guess that, for guys in their 30s and 40s who watched me play, they understood that the score never mattered and my paycheck never mattered (in relation) to how I played. I played with Little League enthusiasm and professional flair. That's what fans are really looking for.

I treat my acting career with a lot of respect.

It was an absolute pleasure working with Stephen Graham. I've admired his work for many years, and what he brings is that real sense of authenticity.

I appreciate the level of professionalism and talent that I get to be around every night, eight times a week.

Hrithik Roshan is excellent - he is miles ahead of everybody in passion and dedication.

Even if I'm not vocally my best, if I have a head cold, as an actor, I cannot give anything less than my very, very best. There's nowhere to hide!

I'm an actor that cares.

Every time I went into the studio, I always sung with my heart. If it came out as strong, as good, as powerful as that to my fans, then I was satisfied. I never slacked. I always did all the songs the same way as the first.

Not every actor gives their life to do this job. Some just do it as a job. Well, it's my life.

When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece.

What people don't realize is that professionals are sensational because of the fundamentals.