Damon Wayans Quotes
Born: September 4, 1960
Damon Wayans, a master of comedic timing and profound insight, has transcended the stage to become an unexpected voice for mindfulness and peace. His philosophy, born from navigating life’s chaos with laughter, teaches that true serenity lies not in escape, but in embracing the present moment with unflinching honesty. Wayans’ quotes resonate because they strip away pretense, revealing the quiet power of self-awareness and compassion. He invites us to find stillness within the noise, reminding us that peace is not a destination but a practice—a gentle, daily revolution of the soul.
Damon Wayans Quotes (27)
"Nobody can stop you but you. And shame on you if you're the one who stops yourself."
— Damon Wayans"The less food, the more time to talk, the more to talk about."
— Damon Wayans"My father is a Jehovah's Witness, and he raised us under a very strict hand."
— Damon Wayans"You've got to want it. I can give you a role. I can't give you a career."
— Damon Wayans"You know what Bill Cosby did wrong? He started criticizing young black men."
— Damon Wayans"I was 12 years old when I had my first job, delivering packages."
— Damon Wayans"And for my family, comedically, that was the key to a lot of the humor."
— Damon Wayans"But my kids, my brothers' kids - they think about trying to top what we did."
— Damon Wayans"My greatest production is my children. Then, to see my grandbabies is the gravy."
— Damon Wayans"And my marriage was perfect when I wasn't famous."
— Damon Wayans"You have to look yourself in the eye and ask, 'Who are you?' It can't be all about work."
— Damon Wayans"The beautiful thing about having family that has diabetes is knowing what not to do. I got an uncle that thinks insulin is supposed to enable him to eat cake."
— Damon Wayans"Some struggle is healthy. If you can embrace it rather than be angry, you can use it as your pilot light."
— Damon Wayans"The show has become my therapy."
— Damon Wayans"Three high schools. I was funny. I thought I was being funny. I just had an opinion about everything that was said in school, so that got me thrown out."
— Damon Wayans"This town was built on nepotism."
— Damon Wayans"My father was the guy on the block who said hi to everyone."
— Damon Wayans"It's hard for me to play this loving, supportive father/husband/ friend on TV but be the guy in life that is telling everyone, 'I can't. I have to work.'"
— Damon Wayans"We have four beautiful children and some wonderful memories."
— Damon Wayans"I never thought about being famous."
— Damon Wayans"Being a celebrity, I don't even have to talk."
— Damon Wayans"My kids have a competitive drive I never had growing up."
— Damon Wayans"All the family gatherings, I'm too tired, or I can't because it conflicts with work... I have seven grandkids. I've been missing recitals and graduations. To me, it's just not worth it. There is a better way to live life."
— Damon Wayans"Sitcom is the best gig in show business because it's easy hours, nine to five."
— Damon Wayans"Junior is such a great guy. He's the new and improved model. It's a beautiful thing. That's what you train your children to do. He's an inspiration to his brothers and sisters and nieces and nephews who say it's too hard living up to the family name."
— Damon Wayans"Having nine brothers and sisters, you have to stand out. In order to get on the stage with me and Shawn and Marlon and Keenan and Kim, you have to be funny. We're not going to let you in the conversation."
— Damon Wayans"I tried to walk away from standup, but it's been my therapy - my way of expressing anger, disappointments, and fears and celebrating my hopes. It helps to regulate my thought process."
— Damon Wayans