Michael Ealy quotes

Any time you audition and get it, you earned it. (Michael Ealy)

I wasn't smart enough to read relationship books when I was coming up. I learned everything the hard way.

Michael Ealy

I think women should have insight as to how men think. Just like men should have insight into how women think.

Michael Ealy

I've always thought vampires were interesting because they live forever, they're always well-financed, they dress well, you know what I mean? And they're, like, cool. Usually vampire - you've never seen a broke vampire. Have you?

Michael Ealy

I would love to have a complete family. I'd love to do it all at once. I'd love to be able to give to my children what my parents were able to give to me. And if I'm blessed to be able to do that, fantastic. If I'm not, then life goes on. You have to do the best you can. I do think we have to bring the family back; I do.

Michael Ealy

For the most part, I meet people who are like 'I really like your work. I'm watching your career. I want to see you do well. Keep doing what you do.' I get that so much, and it's so reassuring. I often wish that so many people, who just work normal jobs, could get a pat on the back as much as I do, because it's very complimentary.

Michael Ealy

I would love to direct but I feel like directing is a whole separate craft and so I tend to respect it as a separate craft that I would need to study first. So, right now I'm still trying to do certain things as an actor and until I get bored of that or I feel completely fed by that then I'll move into directing.

Michael Ealy

I'm actually very good with Home Depot-handy type of paintwork.

Michael Ealy

The kind of issues that we face as detectives are similar to what the other married couples out there are facing, or the brother and sister, or the brother and brother are facing. Relationships are universal.

Michael Ealy

I love going to see the theatre whether it's a Broadway play or a Russian ballet company.

Michael Ealy

I have two dream roles: One would be a biopic of someone I admire and respect and the other one would be some sort of action drama film similar to a 'Bourne Identity.' I just really want to do an intelligent action drama film. (Michael Ealy)

There's something very beautiful and compelling about someone who has ambition and someone who knows what they want, but it can get a little frustrating at times, so I understand that. I have sympathy for that.

Michael Ealy

You know, a lot of actors I think go into acting for therapy from whatever trauma has affected them as children. But for me, I think I sought out the drama. That's why I like doing what I do.

Michael Ealy

I feel like I've finally made it as an actor. I've been doing this for years and you don't always make a movie that everybody likes.

Michael Ealy

I would never sign on to a project that was male-bashing, because first and foremost I'm a man... what guy would sign on for that?

Michael Ealy

I know the commitment that TV requires but it's nice to come to work and have fun.

Michael Ealy

My mom and father are extremely proud. They love it when I don't die. I've done so many movies where I've died that their first question when I book a job is, 'So, are you going to die in this?

Michael Ealy

If you look at a lot of people's careers, the first couple of movies, usually, are the most embarrassing.

Michael Ealy

If I feel like it's a well-written script and if it speaks to me, it's something I want to do. I usually rely on my instincts when it comes to a script.

Michael Ealy

I honestly think I'm just an actor. It doesn't matter the medium. I can go on stage and be happy, I can be on TV and be happy.

Michael Ealy