Daniel Sunjata Quotes

There are so many talented actors in my contemporaries and my seniors... I seek inspiration from each one of them.

Judi Dench has always been the benchmark for me. Everything I have seen her do is incredible. I also really admire Cate Blanchett. In terms of people I have worked with, there is no one more admirable than Hugh Jackman, for his spirit, energy, generosity and hard work.

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.

For as long as I can remember, the thing that gave me a sense of wonderment and renewal... has always been the work of other actors.

I admire Cate Blanchett as an actor: that's my ultimate goal. To be as good as she is!

I definitely look up to Meryl Streep because she's been in so many amazing movies, and I just think that she's one of the greatest actresses out there. I also look up to Jennifer Lawrence, especially knowing her and knowing that she is so awesome and so nice.

I got to work with Jennifer Tilly, she was amazing. Such, such a smart actress.

I've long been a fan of Chiwetel Ejiofor. I think he's a great actor. He's my kind of guy. He does what I aspire to do.

Inspiration can come from anywhere. But I do love actors. I wish I could drop a bunch of names, but there are just too many.

I'm a huge fan of Beyonce for so many reasons, and not the reasons that most people are. There's the obvious reasons - she's gorgeous, she's talented or whatever, but I think she's really super-consistent.

Desire is the first thing a modern dancer should have. Skill can be developed. But if you don't have desire as a modern dancer, forget it.

The imagination is part of the arsenal that actors draw from.

Angela Bassett is a friend of mine and someone who I truly admire tremendously in terms of her work and her choices.

I guess something people wouldn't expect me to listen to are artists like Alicia Keys. But she is so incredibly talented. She has this huge voice and great work ethic, which I really respect in an artist. She is also very humble and gracious and devoted to her skill.

I love working with Sally Field, and Steve Buscemi is one of the most giving, talented actors I've ever worked with.

Young actors are pretty fantastic. I can't even imagine doing stuff like that when I was a kid.

I look up to Mick Jagger because he's an amazing performer and he's such an individual. I respect him and admire him eternally.

It is so inspiring when you come across a woman who is very strong and dedicated and is amazing at what they do. That's how I feel about Meryl Streep. You watch her, and you can't help but notice all of that about her. She's so influential.

I love being around great actors and film-makers, and I try to hide the fact that I'm in awe of them.

The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work.

I will always desire to play with Bruce Springsteen. He's the most inspirational, most dedicated, most committed and most focused artist I've ever seen. I like to be around people like that.

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.

When I work on my music, I always kind of just try to do my best work.

It is always good to perform with an actor who is good and inspires you to do better.

Getting to work with Edie Falco and watching her be a quiet presence - but a very powerful presence - and so brilliant and free? That was the first person I saw where I was like, 'I want to emulate that.'