Life is too short to do something you don’t want to do.
ADEPERO ODUYEIt’s a surreal experience.
More Adepero Oduye Quotes
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There are conservative people in all colours in America.
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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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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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It’s a surreal experience.
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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’m in awe of how grounded Ms. Tyson is and how her performances can be different but the same.
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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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He passed away really young
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When somebody recognizes me from the film – and it can be a wide range of people, which shows the power of film
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And you don’t want them to look at you in a negative light.
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I had to say something. Kelly’s nomination would go against who President Obama is.
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My first audition was an open call and I had no picture and no resume
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I feel like they’re talking about someone else we both know.
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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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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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