And you don’t want them to look at you in a negative light.
ADEPERO ODUYEI feel like they’re talking about someone else we both know.
More Adepero Oduye Quotes
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During the first show, I was like, “Wow, I’m onstage with Ms. Tyson!”
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She can switch up the delivery, but it’s still with the right intention.
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I’m in awe of how grounded Ms. Tyson is and how her performances can be different but the same.
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Everybody has been amazing, and the energy is really beautiful. I’m replacing my friend Condola
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I was reading the paper and saw a cartoon with Ray Kelly frisking Obama, and I was like “Wait, what’s happening?” so I Googled it.
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The reason why I found acting is because my father passed away.
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He passed away really young
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At the end of the day, if I can say that I had a career where I was able to play all different kinds of characters and I’m known as someone who is well-respected for my approach to the craft, that would be a beautiful life.
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And I’m not sure if he [made his comments on Trayvon] because he was asked a question and he was trying to be diplomatic and neutral – that can’t happen.
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I have a Twitter handle, but I never sign on.
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My intention is to do more films.
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So you do things to make them proud and accept you.
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It’s a surreal experience.
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I love that you can watch a film and 10 years later still be affected.
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That’s what you want art to do, to open people up and start conversations.
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