With Shakespeare, the hard work is to find out why he said it and how it can relate to the audience. Ruben Santiago-Hudson More Quotes by Ruben Santiago-Hudson More Quotes From Ruben Santiago-Hudson I'm not a method actor, but I'm a big research kind of actor. Ruben Santiago-Hudson actors kind research I don't have to research humanity, I just have to be courageous enough to share that part of myself with everybody. Ruben Santiago-Hudson courageous research humanity 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 actors understanding trying Whether I'm acting, writing, or directing, I want to tell the truth about human beings, especially my folk. Ruben Santiago-Hudson acting truth want writing 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 you brother father son 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 i-am me heart knowledge I have to be invested spiritually, emotionally, and psychologically to do theater. I can't do it to make a living. I have four kids, a couple of grandkids, and two mortgages. Ruben Santiago-Hudson make living four two I try to create an environment where it's okay to make a mistake, though it's not okay to be unfocused or come in unprepared. I'm challenging and demanding, but very patient. I don't tell you how to get there and I don't show you what to do, though I'll ask leading questions. Ruben Santiago-Hudson try you environment mistake Even here in America, people are fighting for civil rights 45 years after the civil rights movement. Ruben Santiago-Hudson fighting rights america people 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 day teacher long people 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 me learning people knowledge 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 day you body work 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 look me god life Television is a different challenge; it is not a stage. But each opportunity that I have to learn I learn, and I take the opportunity to work. Ruben Santiago-Hudson challenge work opportunity television 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 city home heart love
