Quotes About Respect

In the African American community, we are very 'hush, hush' about things in our life.

I think in Brooklyn they respect the hustle and playing the right way and because of that, fans come out and support that.

From deep in the slave hut is somebody calling over 150 years to all of our experiences and all of our ideas on human respect, and all of our ideas on dignity. And I felt like that's just incredibly powerful.

Just because someone lives in a hut, that doesn't mean that isn't a good person, that that person can't do better, that person isn't capable of being great. And just because it's a hut - whatever that means - doesn't mean it's not a home.

As a player you don't want to hurt someone and you don't want to see someone leave the ice with the doctors.

I like to spend time with senior actors before going on set to break the ice. On set, I just look at them as co-actors.

My style icon has always been Sidney Poitier.

Herb Brown is like a basketball icon. What's the saying - he's forgotten more than I'll ever know.

David Beckham is a top man. I love the guy and what he can show in terms of style as well. He's really classy, an icon.

When you play someone who is an iconic figure you can't go into it lightly.

I've got so much respect for 'Bond.' It's such an iconic cultural behemoth. I love the whole story - Ian Fleming's stories are amazing.

I've been dying to do something with Ms. Patti LaBelle because she is so iconic. I grew up listening to her with my mom in the house. She is such a big inspiration to me.

Dave Chappelle - he's one of my favorite icons. I can't think of anyone who's funnier.

I dont think any of the players will ever say they got close to me. Id never sit down and have a coffee with them.

Everyone is equal. Everyone has a place. No one is written off, because there is worth and goodness in every life... That is the Republican ideal. And if we won't defend it, who will?

Sometimes we are separated by differences, and sometimes we are united by common ideals of respect and compassion.

I'm all for guys being butch and guys being men. I identify with that and appreciate that. But if I'm going to stab my gay brother in the back who isn't butch and who maybe acts a little bit more effeminate, what good is that?

I don't identify with her, but I highly admire Eleanor Roosevelt.

I believe it's an honor for me wherever I go in and around the country people still identify me and love me so much.

Our flag is our identity, and we can't disrespect or let anyone else disrespect our identity.

I have a lot of respect for all the artists I get compared to, even if, as an artist, you prefer to have your own identity.

I don't walk into a dinner party and say, 'You're an idiot; give me my coat.'

My idol has always been Thierry Henry.

People who have seen my movies don't look at me like an idol. They just give me a lot of love and respect.