Quotes By Will Smith

Life is lived on the edge.

Goofy was the word that was used most often by my sisters because I've been this tall ever since I was 12 years old.

I've never really viewed myself as particularly talented. I've viewed myself as slightly above average in talent.

There's so much negative imagery of black fatherhood. I've got tons of friends that are doing the right thing by their kids, and doing the right thing as a father - and how come that's not as newsworthy?

The first time that I performed as an actor was the first day on the set of 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.'

I'm a student of world religion, so to me, it's hugely important to have knowledge and to understand what people are doing.

A rapper is about being completely true to yourself. Being an actor is about changing who you are.

In black neighborhoods, everybody appreciated comedy about real life. In the white community, fantasy was funnier. I started looking for the jokes that were equally hilarious across the board, for totally different reasons.

If it was something that I really committed myself to, I don't think there's anything that could stop me becoming President of the United States.

So if you stay ready, you ain't gotta get ready, and that is how I run my life.

If you're not willing to work hard, let someone else do it. I'd rather be with someone who does a horrible job, but gives 110% than with someone who does a good job and gives 60%.

Too many people spend money they haven't earned to buy things they don't want to impress people they don't like.

I would have absolutely messed up 'The Matrix'.