Stereotypes do exist, but we have to walk through them. — Forest Whitaker

When I was a kid, the only way I saw movies was from the back seat of my family's car at the drive-in. — Forest Whitaker
I care about people. In the end, I think they feel it. It comes across, regardless of the character I'm portraying. — Forest Whitaker
It is possible for a kid from east Texas, raised in south central LA and Carson, who believes in his dreams, commits himself to them with his heart, to touch them and to have them happen. — Forest Whitaker
I'm an actor. And I guess I've done so many movies I've achieved some high visibility. But a star? I guess I still think of myself as kind of a worker ant. — Forest Whitaker
In a lot of films, they're showing more complete, developed characters of diverse ethnic backgrounds. The larger concern is to be able to tastefully explore the stereotypes, and still move past them to see the core of people. — Forest Whitaker
I can play a man who's despicable. But I'll still look inside him to find a point of connection. If I can find that kernel, audiences will relate to me. — Forest Whitaker