Tommy Davidson Quotes

'New Jack City' and 'Boyz 'N the Hood' are realities, but movies like 'Strictly Business' are realities, too.

- Tommy Davidson

I can personally feel the relief myself in my audiences when I bring up Obama because there was a lot of anti-Obama sentiment out there before the capture of bin Laden.

- Tommy Davidson

I do so many roles, I can't be typecast.

- Tommy Davidson

Stand-up keeps you alive. It is definitely the most specialized field in comedy because you need to stay sharp and well-tuned every night.

- Tommy Davidson

'Strictly Business' is about a young black man who is learning about himself, and that applies to a lot of young black men, those who are trying to find jobs. This film gives them a good look at that situation.

- Tommy Davidson

I'm a creature of adaptation. I take advantage of the second and the moment. My comedy breathes; it's not really that predictable. I do have a linear style, but other than that, there's a lot of abstract. I just go off on what I'm thinking. I'm not that topical. I like to talk about me and my experiences.

- Tommy Davidson

Blacks don't square dance. If you see a black person square dancing, it is definitely the seventh sign.

- Tommy Davidson

I used to want to be a singer and a musician for years, from 6 years old to today. I'm not really good, but in time I could be. I'm more of a singer than anything.

- Tommy Davidson

I'd like to continue doing movies, clubs, concert halls and television. I like something about each one.

- Tommy Davidson