Damon Wayans Quotes

Music and art and culture is escapism, and escapism sometimes is healthy for people to get away from reality. The problem is when they stay there.

It's a crazy world, so sports and athletics and music can be a form of escapism.

If you're unwell you can simply cuddle up in bed and tune into a thriller. It's the best remedy.

It isn't that I don't tackle issues; it's just that they're secondary to giving somebody an escape route from the banal routine of everyday life.

It became my solace. Because it's the only thing structured in my life right now. Training is sort of a therapy session, I guess.

Almost the first thing I did when I became ill was to buy a truly good television set.

Sometimes movies really are the best medicine.

I discovered television is a great way to deal with the chaos of new motherhood. I would put the babies to bed and get lost in a trashy reality show.

I think escapism is really important.

Movies are like an expensive form of therapy for me.

I was sad and in a dark place, and I turned to a hobby to sort of take me out of that.

Basketball is my escape, and I cannot bring any of my problems onto the court.

Everyone thinks if they have a problem, the first thing they want to do is play football and enjoy themselves.

Music is a wonderful way of healing and helping get through things.

If you're feeling a little bit down, a bit of kneading helps.

If I'm in a rotten mood, I stay in and watch television.

Since the goal of my programs is to show audiences how humor can both help them heal as well as deal with not-so-funny stuff, I decided to discuss the events of the previous week, the pain all of us were feeling, and how humor and some laughter might be beneficial.

I really try to have fun. If I don't have fun, you won't have fun. That's what my gift is: to relieve people from a little of the pain and comfort in their lives by allowing my comedy to distract them. A good laugh is almost as good as any doctor visit.

Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine.

I guess I watch movies to make myself happier a lot.

The way the world is, I think a silly evening in the theatre is a good thing, to take our minds off terror.

I play golf, and I play chess, and sometimes I go to the gym. On the airplane or between acts when I do the performance, I play Candy Crush to forget what happens around me, just to be alone, not thinking... You need to clear your brain.

I sort of look at music as helping me get through situations.

Music is such a healing thing, no matter who you are.

Life is hard, and a lot of people come home tired from work. If they're gonna spend half an hour reading, they want some entertainment and a sense of achievement. So that's what I give them. That's all I'm trying to do. Is that really so wrong?