My intention is to do more films.
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Anand Thakur
My intention is to do more films.
ADEPERO ODUYEThat’s what you want art to do, to open people up and start conversations.
ADEPERO ODUYEDuring the first show, I was like, “Wow, I’m onstage with Ms. Tyson!”
ADEPERO ODUYEThe reason why I found acting is because my father passed away.
ADEPERO ODUYEI grew up in New York and I’ve always lived here, so I look at myself as a regular person.
ADEPERO ODUYEThere are conservative people in all colours in America.
ADEPERO ODUYEIt’s a surreal experience.
ADEPERO ODUYEI’m in awe of how grounded Ms. Tyson is and how her performances can be different but the same.
ADEPERO ODUYEEverybody has been amazing, and the energy is really beautiful. I’m replacing my friend Condola
ADEPERO ODUYEI was going to go to med school. My father’s dream was that all of his kids become doctors.
ADEPERO ODUYEI feel like they’re talking about someone else we both know.
ADEPERO ODUYELife is too short to do something you don’t want to do.
ADEPERO ODUYEShe’s been doing Trip to Bountiful for four months, and it still feels real.
ADEPERO ODUYEAnd you don’t want them to look at you in a negative light.
ADEPERO ODUYEI love that you can watch a film and 10 years later still be affected.
ADEPERO ODUYEAnd 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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