I want to tell authentic, real stories with real characters.
ADEPERO ODUYEThat’s what you want art to do, to open people up and start conversations.
More Adepero Oduye Quotes
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So everyone making sure that I’m OK has turned what could’ve been a very scary, nerve-racking and lonely experience into a supportive environment.
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I just find it hard to believe that anyone would stop me to share how much they loved something that I was a part of.
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I would come to L.A. for a job, but I love New York.
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I had to say something. Kelly’s nomination would go against who President Obama is.
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She’s been doing Trip to Bountiful for four months, and it still feels real.
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Everybody has been amazing, and the energy is really beautiful. I’m replacing my friend Condola
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My first audition was an open call and I had no picture and no resume
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You look up to your parents and you want them to accept you,
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She can switch up the delivery, but it’s still with the right intention.
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I think L.A. is beautiful.
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My intention is to do more films.
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I was going to go to med school. My father’s dream was that all of his kids become doctors.
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During the first show, I was like, “Wow, I’m onstage with Ms. Tyson!”
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Life is too short to do something you don’t want to do.
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For everything Obama stands for and the things he’s said in the past in his books, especially with the Trayvon Martin thing
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