A biography for Terrence Howardhasn’t been written yet.
“Every one of us is an artist, and as an artist, you really can stroll into any venue that you want, as long as you take your time to learn the etiquette of that venue.”
“I just wanted to be a scientist.”
“My future's about trying to be a better man.”
“The reason that I'm an actor, or an artist, is ultimately because I'm trying to paint a self-portrait, and the most complete and beautiful self-portrait that you can.”
“I can't tell you if one day I'll be standing up there with an Oscar or directing, but I am going to be the best human being I possibly can.”
“So I show appreciation for the little gifts that have been handed to me.”
“Every role you play is literally - and I've said this before - every single role that you play, the only way you can connect to that character is because that was a piece of you that was scattered around that yard, almost like we got caught up in some whirlwind.”
“And I'm very surprised that all this stuff actually worked out to where I could have a career in film, gain the benefit of my education, and be thankful that I was able to break into my craft as an actor.”
“The purpose of my life is being a father to my kids and being a husband to my wife.”
“I like to watch mankind in its futile attempt to understand the unknown, when they don't even understand that which they know.”
“Every little job becomes a dream, and you don't recall it anymore, and maybe you might have a deja vu moment, but it's like something you dreamed earlier.”
“Sometimes the only way to make palatable that which is appalling and apprehensive is to season it with some humor.”
“I've always had a natural fear of the police, or abuse of their power.”
“You just drop a character like this that and the other and it's done.”