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That’s what you want art to do, to open people up and start conversations.

Adepero Oduye

I’m in awe of how grounded Ms. Tyson is and how her performances can be different but the same.
ADEPERO ODUYE

Anand Thakur
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.
ADEPERO ODUYE

Anand Thakur
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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Approach Beautiful Character Different Play
That’s how clueless I was. I just thought I could show up.
ADEPERO ODUYE

Anand Thakur
That’s what you want art to do, to open people up and start conversations.
ADEPERO ODUYE

Anand Thakur
He passed away really young
ADEPERO ODUYE

Anand Thakur
I grew up in New York and I’ve always lived here, so I look at myself as a regular person.
ADEPERO ODUYE

Anand Thakur
During the first show, I was like, “Wow, I’m onstage with Ms. Tyson!”
ADEPERO ODUYE

Anand Thakur
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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Book Especially Everything Paas People President Said Stand Thing
She can switch up the delivery, but it’s still with the right intention.
ADEPERO ODUYE

Anand Thakur
So you do things to make them proud and accept you.
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Accept Make People Proud Thing You
I love that you can watch a film and 10 years later still be affected.
ADEPERO ODUYE

Anand Thakur
She’s been doing Trip to Bountiful for four months, and it still feels real.
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Bountiful Doing Feel Month Real Still
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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Environment Everyone Experience Lonely Making Nerve Racking Turning
I was going to go to med school. My father’s dream was that all of his kids become doctors.
ADEPERO ODUYE

Anand Thakur
Life is too short to do something you don’t want to do.
ADEPERO ODUYE

Anand Thakur

That’s what you want art to do, to open people up and start conversations.

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