Just by nature, I think in comedy. I think in sketches and what have you. In every drama or action movie I’ve been in, I have to make a concerted effort not to turn it into a comedy. Every shot, before action is called and after cut is called, I’m usually in some goofy head space. It feels natural to me. Michael Jai White Read Quote
Directing was a natural thing for me. Actually, it was far less stressful directing than being the lead actor. I was able to have my input in all aspects of it. Michael Jai White Read Quote
People know Tyler Perry, and there are standards they’ve come to expect from him. His brand is uplifting, and it’s something a lot of inner-city African-Americans can relate to. Michael Jai White Read Quote
I take every role seriously. Personally, I never look at any role as Michael White. I’ve done that my entire life. Michael Jai White Read Quote
In reality, there are very few villains who view themselves as villains. They just have a certain agenda at a certain time. Michael Jai White Read Quote
I love the ’70s. I think the ’70s had the best music and the best movies. Michael Jai White Read Quote
I don’t know when the last time I had fried chicken was. Must’ve been years. As soon as I think about eating it, I think about the stomach ache I’d get. Michael Jai White Read Quote
I’ve sold scripts in the past, and also a TV pilot that didn’t get made, to Fox. But yeah, I’ve been writing for a while. Michael Jai White Read Quote
I love the movie ‘Taken,’ but the dialogue in the beginning of that movie is hilarious. They’re talking, these commando types, and there’s dialogue like, ‘Hopefully your daughter appreciates what you’re doing for her. Does she know that you’re doing it?’ What guys talk like this? Michael Jai White Read Quote
Since I do seven different styles of martial arts, I don’t foresee myself fighting the same in any two movies. I think every fighting style should fit the character that’s doing the fighting. Michael Jai White Read Quote