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 ODUYEAt 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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My intention is to do more films.
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During the first show, I was like, “Wow, I’m onstage with Ms. Tyson!”
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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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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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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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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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Everybody has been amazing, and the energy is really beautiful. I’m replacing my friend Condola
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That’s how clueless I was. I just thought I could show up.
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It’s a surreal experience.
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I had to say something. Kelly’s nomination would go against who President Obama is.
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You look up to your parents and you want them to accept you,
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That’s what you want art to do, to open people up and start conversations.
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She’s been doing Trip to Bountiful for four months, and it still feels real.
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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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So you do things to make them proud and accept you.
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