In this world we live in now, with a 24/7 news cycle, perception can sometimes be more powerful than reality.
Omar EppsThe only way to ensure a film is going to sell is put Will Smith in it and you open it in 3,000 theaters and make sure we have all the top promotional spots in each venue.
Omar EppsMost black families have roots, whether Christian, Muslim or other religions, and that journey is unique for each individual.
Omar EppsBoxing, for me, it's the beginning of all sports. I'm willing to bet that the first sport was a man against another man in a fight, so I think that's something innate in all of us.
Omar EppsI spend 90 percent of my time saying no, and my accountant yells at me for it, but when I started in this business, I wanted my career to have legs.
Omar EppsI like boxing movies. One of the hardest things for me to watch as far as boxing films, is the boxing. The actual boxing usually sucks
Omar EppsI believe success is preparation, because opportunity is going to knock on your door sooner or later but are you prepared to answer that?
Omar EppsWhatever art form you're working in, it's crucial to see it clearly, to feel it clearly, and not to worry about the results, or how someone else will see it.
Omar EppsMy kids, they'll see stuff on TV and tell me "hey you were in it." They're living their own lives, but it's interesting to see them discover stuff I've done. They like seeing my movies, but I make my choices for me.
Omar EppsYou want to live your own life, but when you have fame, there are certain things you can't get away with.
Omar EppsTo progress we must do the work as individuals, but then we must come together and work together.
Omar EppsIt's natural for any actor that segues into directing to be an actor's director. You know how to relate to the actors.
Omar EppsPeople don't want to pay 8 or 9 dollars to go see a problem that they have in their life, on screen. They pay to get away from that. That's why they watch soap operas
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