Jamie Foxx Quotes

Jamie Foxx is a multi-talented American entertainer known for his success as an actor, comedian, singer, and producer. He was born on December 13, 1967, in Terrell, Texas.

Foxx's career began in stand-up comedy, and he gained recognition through his performances on the TV show "In Living Color." He later transitioned to acting and achieved widespread fame for his role as Ray Charles in the biographical film "Ray" (2004), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor.

Throughout his career, Jamie Foxx has been involved in various film genres, including comedy, drama, and action. Some of his notable films include "Django Unchained," "Collateral," "Baby Driver," "Dreamgirls," and the "Spider-Man" series, where he portrayed the character Electro.

In addition to acting, Foxx is a talented singer and has released multiple albums. He's known for his collaborations with various artists and his R&B and hip-hop music.

Foxx is also recognized for his philanthropic efforts and has been involved in various charitable activities.

Jamie Foxx Quotes

1. "I learned that you can fail at what you don't want, so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love."

2. "Success is nothing without someone you love to share it with."

3. "You can't make everybody laugh. You gotta just know when you've got a funny spot."

4. "You can't live your life at other people's expectations."

5. "The lesson is, you can still make mistakes and be forgiven."

6. "I love to create. I love to get a laugh. I love to get people on the dance floor."

7. "What people don't understand is joining a gang ain't bad, it's cool, it's fine. When you in the hood, joining a gang it's cool because all your friends are in the gang, all your family's in the gang. We're not just killing people every night, we're just hanging out, having a good time."

8. "With every project, you bring out a part of yourself, and you know it's part of you."

9. "It's really hard to beat someone up if you're laughing at the same time."

10. "I love the piano. I love it. I love to play it. I just like sitting at the piano and making up random riffs."

11. "My thing is, I think the fans are always right."

12. "If you're going to be in the entertainment business, you have to be entertaining."

13. "I try to be a father to the child. I mean, I feel like if you brought them in the world, you need to take care of them."

14. "The most talented people are some of the nicest people I've met."

15. "The best lessons I've learned in life came from the worst feelings I've ever felt."

16. "You have to take risks sometimes."

17. "In movies, I'm very conscious of that, when you're playing opposite someone who's not there."

18. "I believe I can do anything. If I decide I want to be a doctor tomorrow, I'm going to be a doctor."

19. "I'm not one of those people who thinks they simply deserve success. I have the drive to work."

20. "My take on rap is driven by straightforward American southern style. It's also just having fun, too, and it's pushing boundaries."

21. "I'm going to keep doing what I do and keep auditioning. If I get the part, it's mine already."

22. "I'm not afraid to do music that I like and I think is cool."

23. "I'd like to do things to shock people."

24. "I'm a risk taker, and I think that's how you grow."

25. "I'm taking all the negatives in my life, and turning them into a positive."

26. "The lesson is that you can still make mistakes and be forgiven."

27. "If you're a human being, you can attempt to do what other human beings have done. We weren't all born rich, and some of us didn't have parents to guide us."

28. "When you're doing comedy, it's not about being the smartest; it's about making the audience laugh."

29. "I'm not great at being an actor. I'm great at pretending to be an actor."

30. "I'm a comedian first. I've learned how to act. I just draw from comic situations and stuff."

31. "I like to stay true to life, but I can also take it to the ridiculous."

32. "I've always been looking for something that moves me."

33. "I am the black American dream. I am the epitome of what the American dream basically said. It said you could come from anywhere and be anything you want in this country. That's exactly what I've done."

34. "There's nothing like being on stage when you have the crowd under your control."

35. "I still have my feet on the ground, I just wear better shoes."

36. "To succeed you have to believe in something with such a passion that it becomes a reality."

37. "I'm one of the highest paid comedians on earth, but I work at H&R Block during tax season."

38. "You can't be everything to everybody."

39. "I'm not a corporate guy, and I don't like corporate things."

40. "I've learned that you have to be willing to take a bullet for somebody if you're going to stand up there, take your vows, and be married to them for the rest of your life."

41. "What we're doing with 'Django Unchained' is exploring a spaghetti western with a Blaxploitation rhythm, that's where our hearts are."

42. "I'm like a fighter. I've learned from the best, and I want to make sure I pass it on."

43. "My family is everything. I am what I am thanks to my mother, my father, my brother, my sister... because they have given me everything. The education I have is thanks to them."

44. "We're in a time where unless it's controversial, no one's really paying attention to it."

45. "I play piano. I like jazz. Jazz is a thing of mine."

46. "When you're doing a character, you want to know the full landscape. You want to know him from birth to death."

47. "To succeed in life, you need two things: ignorance and confidence."

48. "I went to my grandmother, and I asked her, 'What do you need me to do?' She said, 'I need you to get me a chicken.' I said, 'All right.' I went to

the backyard. I found the meanest, toughest chicken you've ever seen in your life. I caught that chicken."

49. "Success is having your best day consistently."

50. "If you are a comedian, you're a philosopher. People come and sit down, and you point out what's wrong and you point out what's funny."

Jamie Foxx Quotes

**"They Cloned Tyrone" Quotes:**

"They Cloned Tyrone" is an upcoming Netflix movie starring Jamie Foxx, but as of my last update in September 2021, specific quotes from the movie might not be available. Please refer to the movie's release for any relevant quotes.

**"Jarhead" Jamie Foxx Quotes:**

Jamie Foxx appeared in the film "Jarhead," but I don't have access to specific quotes from the movie. If you're looking for quotes from "Jarhead" or any other movie, I recommend checking official sources or watching the film for accurate quotes.

**Best Jamie Foxx Quotes:**

1. "I'm taking all the negatives in my life, and turning them into a positive."

2. "Success is nothing without someone you love to share it with."

3. "If you're going to be in the entertainment business, you have to be entertaining."

4. "You can't make everybody laugh. You gotta just know when you've got a funny spot."

5. "I learned that you can fail at what you don't want, so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love."

**Jamie Foxx Inspirational Quotes:**

1. "I've always been looking for something that moves me."

2. "To succeed you have to believe in something with such a passion that it becomes a reality."

3. "Success is having your best day consistently."

4. "I'm a risk taker, and I think that's how you grow."

5. "I believe I can do anything. If I decide I want to be a doctor tomorrow, I'm going to be a doctor."

**Jamie Foxx Movie Quotes:**

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**Jamie Foxx Funny Quotes:**

1. "I'm not afraid to do music that I like and I think is cool."

2. "I'm not great at being an actor. I'm great at pretending to be an actor."

3. "There's nothing like being on stage when you have the crowd under your control."

**Jamie Foxx "Horrible Bosses" Quotes:**

Jamie Foxx appeared in "Horrible Bosses," but I don't have access to specific quotes from the movie. Please refer to the movie for relevant quotes.

**Jamie Foxx "Players Club" Quotes:**

Jamie Foxx appeared in "The Players Club," but specific quotes from the movie might not be available here. Please refer to the movie for any relevant quotes.

**Jamie Foxx Show Quotes:**

Quotes from "The Jamie Foxx Show" TV series can vary based on episodes. If you're looking for specific quotes from the show, please specify the episode or context, and I'll do my best to help.