Jimmy Smits Quotes (25 Quotes)


    Just give me a good role that allows me to hone my craft, and I am a pretty happy camper.

    John was a true pillar of a man, he set the stage for kindness and generosity. His humor and smile were infectious, he will be greatly missed.

    It's loose enough that it will be exciting to the audience.

    Going live evokes the immediacy of theater. When you tell actors who have theater backgrounds that we're doing a live TV show, ... it's like total elation.

    I never thought television would or could be a long-term commitment.


    I like the gypsy aspect of this business.

    I'm an actor. I love to act. That's my job. I'll leave the politicking to others.

    You have to find what makes you stable in the storm. Then, no matter what's happening round you, no matter what the hype or the publicity, you can still manage to make leaps in your work as an artist.

    I am honored to call John Spencer a friend, and his death is a loss that will be felt for a long time to come. Working with him was a privilege.

    In my college years, I worked as a union labor organizer. I was just one of the many workers trying to do my part to help the community.

    For minority actors, developing our own projects has to be the eventual path. We have a lot of stories to tell and a really unique voice. But none of that is going to be heard as long as we're just the hired hands, acting.

    Tonight, we celebrate the contribution made by two Latinas from opposite ends of the programming spectrum news and drama. Be it fact or fiction, we know that our reality -- Latino images and stories -- is often bypassed,

    When we are out there selling a new picture, when did it become part of the deal that you have to sell the family? To use the juicy part of your life to get attention? I'm not blaming the reporters. It's the system.

    I've been very lucky to work on a wide variety of projects, including two long-run and top-10 dramatic television shows. That is why it is so important to offer a helping hand to the next generation of young Latinos coming up behind me.

    What's important to me, ... is that we do good storytelling. I think we've been doing that and keep the audience on their toes, keep it topical. And, just to reinforce what Alan said before, is that both points of view are strong and I think since last season we've been doing that and will continue doing that.

    If you're afraid to live your life in a glass bubble, how can you do what we do in this industry?

    Diversity is the lifeblood of our vibrant city. The Conga Room is proud to partner with l.a. live to showcase its unique brand of Latin culture and music.

    I am a firm believer in education and have worked very hard to tell young Latinos that they must go to college and that, if possible, they should pursue an advanced degree. I am convinced that education is the great equalizer.

    I've been in California for about 15 years now. You're always in your car and insulated. I miss New York so much.

    It's less about the physical training, in the end, than it is about the mental preparation: boxing is a chess game. You have to be skilled enough and have trained hard enough to know how many different ways you can counterattack in any situation, at any moment.

    There are no right and wrong ways to work in this business, but there are some basic common-sense practices. Work very, very hard and always be prepared; never give up; and once you get the job, give them more than they ever expected: - Shine!

    Jimmy is not a good talker, ... prepare doubly hard.

    There's something so familial and intimate between a boxer and his trainer.

    I really don't know, they're still writing the show.



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