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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Anand Thakur
When somebody recognizes me from the film – and it can be a wide range of people, which shows the power of film
ADEPERO ODUYEShe’s pretty amazing.
ADEPERO ODUYEI 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.
ADEPERO ODUYEMy first audition was an open call and I had no picture and no resume
ADEPERO ODUYEDuring the first show, I was like, “Wow, I’m onstage with Ms. Tyson!”
ADEPERO ODUYEI feel like they’re talking about someone else we both know.
ADEPERO ODUYEShe’s been doing Trip to Bountiful for four months, and it still feels real.
ADEPERO ODUYEEverybody has been amazing, and the energy is really beautiful. I’m replacing my friend Condola
ADEPERO ODUYEThat’s what you want art to do, to open people up and start conversations.
ADEPERO ODUYEI want to tell authentic, real stories with real characters.
ADEPERO ODUYEI just find it hard to believe that anyone would stop me to share how much they loved something that I was a part of.
ADEPERO ODUYEI’m in awe of how grounded Ms. Tyson is and how her performances can be different but the same.
ADEPERO ODUYEYou look up to your parents and you want them to accept you,
ADEPERO ODUYEHe passed away really young
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.
ADEPERO ODUYEHer words are effortless in terms of their meaning and how she inhabits them.
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