Quotes

“We all want to be in love and find that person who is going to love us no matter how our feet smell, no matter how angry we get one day, no matter the things we say that we don't mean.” Will Smith

“The things that have been most valuable to me I did not learn in school.” Will Smith

“If you're not willing to work hard, let someone else do it. I'd rather be with someone who does a horrible job, but gives 110% than with someone who does a good job and gives 60%.” Will Smith

“There's so much negative imagery of black fatherhood. I've got tons of friends that are doing the right thing by their kids, and doing the right thing as a father - and how come that's not as newsworthy?” Will Smith

“And where I excel is ridiculous, sickening, work ethic. You know, while the other guy's sleeping? I'm working.” Will Smith

“So if you stay ready, you ain't gotta get ready, and that is how I run my life.” Will Smith

“I want the world to be better because I was here.” Will Smith

“You can cry, ain't no shame in it.” Will Smith

“Whatever your dream is, every extra penny you have needs to be going to that.” Will Smith

“The first step is you have to say that you can.” Will Smith

“In my mind, I've always been an A-list Hollywood superstar. Y'all just didn't know yet.” Will Smith

“Love is the ultimate theme, but it's not just for women.” Will Smith

“If it was something that I really committed myself to, I don't think there's anything that could stop me becoming President of the United States.” Will Smith

“I've never really viewed myself as particularly talented. I've viewed myself as slightly above average in talent.” Will Smith

“When you create art, the world has to wait.” Will Smith

“Life is lived on the edge.” Will Smith

“I've trained myself to illuminate the things in my personality that are likable and to hide and protect the things that are less likeable.” Will Smith

“I'm a student of world religion, so to me, it's hugely important to have knowledge and to understand what people are doing.” Will Smith

“The first time that I performed as an actor was the first day on the set of 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.'” Will Smith

“I love being black in America, and especially being black in Hollywood.” Will Smith

“Well, all I know is what I read in the papers.” Will Smith

“I've always considered myself to be just average talent and what I have is a ridiculous insane obsessiveness for practice and preparation.” Will Smith

“I would have absolutely messed up 'The Matrix'.” Will Smith

“I had to focus and create a character in Bagger Vance, not just do my 'Will Smith' thing and get paid.” Will Smith

“A rapper is about being completely true to yourself. Being an actor is about changing who you are.” Will Smith

“As a child, I watched 'Dallas' and that was my vision for my life for as long as I could remember.” Will Smith

“For me, there is nothing more valuable than how people feel in a movie theater about a movie.” Will Smith

“Goofy was the word that was used most often by my sisters because I've been this tall ever since I was 12 years old.” Will Smith

“I don't necessarily believe in organized religion.” Will Smith

“I had a hit single on the radio for 30 days before I graduated from high school.” Will Smith