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The actor that taught me the most was Bernie Mac. I did my first big budget studio film with he and Angela Bassett, 'Mr. 3000' for Disney. Bernie taught me by example what creates success is humility and hard work.


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GILBERT WHITE I am, I must confess, suspicious of those who denounce others for having too much sex. At what point...
EDMUND WHITE We find that at present the human race is divided into one wise man, nine knaves, and ninety fools o...
T.H. WHITE It has to be admitted that starving nations never seem to be quite so starving that they cannot affo...
T.H. WHITE I think things for us are really coming together at this point. Our distance events are getting much...
AARON WHITE We're going to win -- I promise you.
AARON WHITE You actually are in alcohol withdrawal during a hangover.
AARON WHITE It's amazing how much people really do want to conform.
AARON WHITE Our culture tells us that alcohol and sex go together, yet it is illegal to use alcohol to facilitat...
AARON WHITE Swedish meatballs were the favorite, and the 'Happy Birthday, Poppy' cake with cream cheese frosting...
ABBY WHITE Most viewers probably have no idea what the difference is between the two awards. It takes a very di...
ABBY WHITE The theatrical community -- music and dance -- adds a unique touch to New York City. There are more ...
ABBY WHITE People brought Poppy gifts. Bones and biscuits and toys. Everybody had a blast, including the dogs w...
ABBY WHITE I like that you can easily flip the sheets over and have a different feel or vibe in your room. You ...
SHAUN WHITE The choices we make today have important implications.
ADAM WHITE Under the current plan, electricity prices are going to rise by $3 billion a year and an average of ...
ADAM WHITE If we're going to talk electricity policy, we have to talk about economic and industrial policy too.
ADAM WHITE It's a bit of a jump into the unknown. We don't really know what these will sell, but digital techno...
ADAM WHITE Might I suggest that you keep the following handy for cut and paste jobs later in the series? ...is ...
ADAM WHITE It's the first time we've been in a grand final so to win it is fantastic,
ADAM WHITE To win the best on ground in a winning grand final is absolutely unbelievable.
ADAM WHITE