23+ Marlon Wayans Quotes On Relationships, Marriage And Being Black
Marlon Wayans is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He is best known for his roles in films such as Scary Movie, White Chicks, and Little Man. He is also the brother of Shawn Wayans and Keenen Ivory Wayans, and part of the Wayans family of entertainers. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Marlon Wayans on relationships, marriage, life.
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Top 10 Marlon Wayans Quotes
- I always feel that the best roles are written for white guys.
- I want to do literally everything. I think I was gifted... I inherited one of the best comedy visionaries as a director.
- I was 160lbs when I started and I went up to 195lbs. There were no steroids. But it was hard work, dedication, hitting the gym. You kind of see it.
- I hate cooking. But I do make the candied yams every year at Thanksgiving. And they're awesome! You could definitely get diabetes and cavities from them, but they're delicious!
- I was going to be valedictorian in elementary school, but I got into too many fights, and they made me salutatorian. I was smart back in the day. Now I'm just an idiot.
- I want to be believable in anything I take on.
- Comedy clubs can be brutal. Those people are for real, and if you aren't funny, they aren't laughing. They don't care who you are.
- I got a man cave. I play my music loud. I bought big speakers because I need to hear music loud.
- I went to a performing arts high school, we learned Shakespeare, I did 'Fences.' When you train, you can do anything.
- Success is not a destination, but the road that you’re own.
Marlon Wayans Famous Quotes And Sayings
Success is not a destination, but the road that you're on. Being successful means that you're working hard and walking your walk every day. You can only live your dream by working hard towards it. That's living your dream. — Marlon Wayans
There are so many things to talk about between black people, Hispanic people, white people, gay people, men, women, it's all based on fear. We all have fears, this thing that stops us from embracing as we are one. We are never going to be one. People are messed up, but humor lets us see how ignorant we can be. — Marlon Wayans
Nobody loves me. No, everybody wanted me to do this one by myself, and I wanted to do it by myself. So, this is sorta like my first solo album. I didn't pull any tricks out of my hat, and just went with the natural flow of the film. — Marlon Wayans
'Paranormal 1' scared me because I didn't know if it was real or what. 'Blair Witch' was kind of scary for the same reason. It takes the voyeur element away and makes you think, 'Oh crap, this could really happen to me.' — Marlon Wayans
I see a funny guy who's imperfect, but has a great heart and no vanity when it comes to what he'll do to get a laugh. I see a guy who loves his art and loves his family, and who is willing to live and die for both. — Marlon Wayans
Humor helps ease the tension of race and the differences in society. If there wasn't comedy I don't know if Obama could have ever become president. — Marlon Wayans
We have a black President in the United States. I think the world has matured. It's no longer about colour, but the person in the skin. — Marlon Wayans
Comedy is very hard, but you have to learn the art and science of it. — Marlon Wayans
f you could cross a lion and a monkey, that's what I'd be, because monkeys are funny and lions are strong. — Marlon Wayans
Everyone thinks I'm a comedian - which I am and are. I was born into a comedic family but I'm trained as an actor. — Marlon Wayans
I want to be remembered as a guy who's not going to change your life but who is going to change your mood. As a guy who made you smile and say, "I miss him. He was a lot of fun." — Marlon Wayans
Whatever role I do, I've got to do the work. It all starts with the body. Get that ready and everything else follows. — Marlon Wayans
I sound like Jesse Jackson or Martin Luther King, but I honestly feel like the world is mature enough. And, for me, I just want to do good roles. — Marlon Wayans
Life Lessons by Marlon Wayans
- Marlon Wayans has demonstrated the importance of hard work and dedication to achieving success in the entertainment industry.
- He has also shown that taking risks and embracing creativity can lead to great rewards.
- Finally, his career is a testament to the power of staying true to yourself and never giving up on your dreams.
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