Michael Ealy Quotes

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Michael Ealy

Profession : Actor

Birth : August 3, 1973

I think there's a difference between making a feel-good movie like 'Think Like a Man' and a feel-good show like 'Common Law.' It's not too heavy, it's not too serious. You just walk away with a smile on your face. I think that makes people somewhat more endearing to you.

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

The weightlifting was easy. The diet - no sugar, no salt, no carbs, way too much breast of chicken with no seasoning - that was the hardest.

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

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

Michael Ealy

I would say that the fan support validated my choices as an actor and... the work ethic and the amount of work that went into that character day in and day out. I think the fan support really validates that and all of the cast and crew that worked really hard to make the world of 'Almost Human' look the way it did.

Michael Ealy

I personally feel like I do look 28 - I never have seen anyone who told me I looked over 35.

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

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

Michael Ealy

I can't sing, like, I can't saaang. I'm no Luther! That to me is singing. Being able to hit a note doesn't mean you can sing.

Michael Ealy

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

Michael Ealy

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

Michael Ealy

I used to love the 'Star Trek' movies, 'Wrath of Khan' and stuff like that. Loved those movies when I was a kid. And 'Star Wars' obviously was hands-down probably - I mean I had the sheets. I was a big fan of 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'm actually very good with Home Depot-handy type of paintwork.

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

Any time you audition and get it, you earned it.

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

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