She’s been doing Trip to Bountiful for four months, and it still feels real.
ADEPERO ODUYEI’m in awe of how grounded Ms. Tyson is and how her performances can be different but the same.
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The reason why I found acting is because my father passed away.
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Her words are effortless in terms of their meaning and how she inhabits them.
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I grew up in New York and I’ve always lived here, so I look at myself as a regular person.
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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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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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He passed away really young
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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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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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That’s how clueless I was. I just thought I could show up.
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There are conservative people in all colours in America.
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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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That’s what you want art to do, to open people up and start conversations.
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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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I think L.A. is beautiful.
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I assume Obama knows about stop and frisk, so this is not the person that should be the head of homeland security.
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I would come to L.A. for a job, but I love New York.
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During the first show, I was like, “Wow, I’m onstage with Ms. Tyson!”
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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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Everybody has been amazing, and the energy is really beautiful. I’m replacing my friend Condola
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My intention is to do more films.
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I love that you can watch a film and 10 years later still be affected.
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It’s a surreal experience.
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I feel like they’re talking about someone else we both know.
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You look up to your parents and you want them to accept you,
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My mother’s a pretty warm, open person.
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