Gregory Hines quotes

Gregory Hines was an American actor, dancer, and choreographer renowned for his extraordinary tap dancing skills. His performances blended charisma, technical mastery, and innovation, making him a leading figure in the world of dance and entertainment. He became a celebrated ambassador for tap dance and inspired generations of performers. Here are 10 of his quotes:

You know the first time I sat in the chair I felt anything but up, it was very emotional for me. I had a chair in my hotel room, a chair at rehearsal, and I was trying to spend as much time as I could in the chair.

Gregory Hines

I don't remember not dancing. When I realized I was alive and these were my parents, and I could walk and talk, I could dance.

Gregory Hines

Once I got to be about twenty-five, I got interested in the music of the time. I started smokin' dope, I started drinking, I started slowing down and trying to find myself. I didn't want to work in nightclubs.

Gregory Hines

I read the script, and I knew it was a good part. It was written for a white actor. That's what I'm up against - I have to try to make roles happen for me that aren't written black.

Gregory Hines

My character had been in the chair for seven years. He had gone through his anger, depression, drug and alcohol abuse. He had gone through everything, now he was up, he was happy, he was filled with his dream.

Gregory Hines

I grew up in the '50s, a tough time for African Americans. I had friends whose fathers would openly say, 'Just bite your tongu;, don't cause any problems.' My father was not like that. Even in the toughest times racially, if somebody disrespected his family, they were in trouble.

Gregory Hines

They told me that the hotels had maybe two rooms set up for people with disabilities, but if they got there too late, and didn't get one of these rooms, they couldn't take a shower. The room wasn't hooked up for them, or maybe the sink was too high.

Gregory Hines

I think everybody at some point - especially if they've been working their whole lives - should take time out and think about what they've done.

Gregory Hines

I wanted to make a movie, because the whole life of the movies appealed to me. You work hard for three or four months, then you don't work at all for a couple of months.

Gregory Hines