Quotes from John Kani

My grandfather told me our history through his stories about all the great Zulu battles.

When I first encountered Shakespeare as a boy, I read every word this man has written. To me, he is like an African storyteller.

I come from a long line of storytellers.

You found during apartheid a strange occurrence from the white folks themselves. There were those who did make a choice to speak out and stand and be counted in the army of human beings who believed in justice. And then there are those who left.

When I am offered work, I am very selective.

When you write as an artist, you just tell a story and people say it addresses issues.

I have never been attracted to television work. Even to appear in series and soapies. I have always appeared in theatre and major movies, writing plays and other things.

You can't always play the hero. You have to play the villain.

I am known for always playing virtuous characters.

In 'Lion King,' the music is brilliant. The CGI is amazing.