I live in New York City. Since 1983, this is my home. It is my heart, it is my home, and it is the city that I love. I enjoy many places and many opportunities, but I absolutely adore New York City. Ruben Santiago-Hudson Read Quote
I’ve never considered being a cop. I could be a teacher, I could be a minister, a social worker or a professor. As long I don’t have to see blood and see people die every day, if I could inspire or help in their lives, that’s something I’d want to do. Ruben Santiago-Hudson Read Quote
You know, I’m a father. I’m a brother. I’m a son. And I’m a grandfather. So many times I have to be the intermediary, the person to referee and help solve disputes and to protect and to guide. Ruben Santiago-Hudson Read Quote
My knowledge and thirst for knowledge has no expiration date… It goes until I’m dead. I will be learning and studying from youth, as well as people older than me… Having degrees as a person of color in this country is the one thing that can’t nobody take away from me. Ruben Santiago-Hudson Read Quote
I am always going to be in the hood in my heart, but what I did was added on the masters of arts, fine arts and the doctorate… if you want me to pull that out, I can get very distinguished… but I’m not going there… I don’t have to put on airs; the knowledge comes out – just listen. Ruben Santiago-Hudson Read Quote
One day, I looked up and saw I had an extensive resume and saw how I did that and did not realize it because you are constantly working and trying to build a body of work. Ruben Santiago-Hudson Read Quote
Some of the young kids look for one hit to be a star; that what they’re known for the rest of their life… I never wanted to be known as one thing; that is the reason I do classical theater, write, direct and the blessings God has given me… I want to share. Ruben Santiago-Hudson Read Quote
I’m an infant with Shakespeare; I’m kind of learning how to walk. I am trying to decipher the code, you know? I do my research. And I get a clear understanding of what the language is. It is a tremendous process I have to go through as I am sure all actors do, finding the gems hidden in his language. Ruben Santiago-Hudson Read Quote
With Shakespeare, the hard work is to find out why he said it and how it can relate to the audience. Ruben Santiago-Hudson Read Quote
