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In a lot of things I'm reacting to a lot of things. I'm reacting to a lot people around me. Sometimes not necessarily saying anything but I just have to be thinking it.
Morris Chestnut
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Morris Chestnut
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: January 1
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Morris Lamont Chestnut
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A lot of times, women don't get the male perspective in regards to a relationship, what men go through when they're not really dealing well.
Morris Chestnut
I think the best type of action movie combines a love story with the action.
Morris Chestnut
I enjoy what I do, but it's more challenging than people think.
Morris Chestnut
Action films are emotionally and physically draining, and you're dirty and sweaty. In a romantic comedy, you have to have your fingernails perfect, you're in air-conditioned rooms the whole time.
Morris Chestnut
A lot of people come to quote-unquote Hollywood thinking that all they just have to be different or do something outlandish or have a huge personality to become a star. But I think that if you just focus on the craft, you'll have a better chance at longevity.
Morris Chestnut
I've had some physically challenging roles.
Morris Chestnut
When people are courting, many of them think that when they get married, that's it, and everything will be on Easy Street. But you really have to work even harder once you're married, because the challenges are that much greater.
Morris Chestnut
It's not always about the money.
Morris Chestnut
I read so many scripts, that I don't do that much leisurely reading of books.
Morris Chestnut
California is like the Mecca of the film industry. Everyone's seen California.
Morris Chestnut
Ultimately what I want to do, I want to go back and do some more action movies.
Morris Chestnut
I would like more challenging roles. I definitely would like to something that's more challenging.
Morris Chestnut
I didn't pursue acting to become famous. I was actually just trying to make a living.
Morris Chestnut
Oh yeah, I'm a huge romance fan. And some women like action.
Morris Chestnut
If someone had said to me ten years ago Yo, we have this role of this pimp who wants to be a rapper, he lives in Memphis, I'd be like, Really? But then when you read it and you see it, you say That's a great role.
Morris Chestnut
I want viewers to relate to me on a different level, not just a sexual level.
Morris Chestnut
I did a film which was considered an independent movie with Dustin Hoffman and Andy Garcia called Confidence, and that's the type of film I was willing to take a chance on that because of the caliber of people involved with the film.
Morris Chestnut
Some people make a career out of doing one thing, but I wanted to diversify my body of work.
Morris Chestnut
Showtime has given new, young filmmakers - black, white, across the board - an opportunity to make films, as well as actors who want to cross over into directing.
Morris Chestnut
I would advice to focus on your craft. Nowadays, a lot of people come to quote-unquote Hollywood thinking that all they just have to be different or do something outlandish or have a huge personality to become a star. But I think that if you just focus on the craft, you'll have a better chance at longevity.
Morris Chestnut
