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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Anand Thakur
For everything Obama stands for and the things he’s said in the past in his books, especially with the Trayvon Martin thing
ADEPERO ODUYEThat’s how clueless I was. I just thought I could show up.
ADEPERO ODUYEI want to tell authentic, real stories with real characters.
ADEPERO ODUYEShe’s been doing Trip to Bountiful for four months, and it still feels real.
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 ODUYEThe reason why I found acting is because my father passed away.
ADEPERO ODUYEThat’s what you want art to do, to open people up and start conversations.
ADEPERO ODUYEI would come to L.A. for a job, but I love New York.
ADEPERO ODUYEMy mother’s a pretty warm, open person.
ADEPERO ODUYESo you do things to make them proud and accept you.
ADEPERO ODUYEHer words are effortless in terms of their meaning and how she inhabits them.
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.
ADEPERO ODUYEHe passed away really young
ADEPERO ODUYEDuring the first show, I was like, “Wow, I’m onstage with Ms. Tyson!”
ADEPERO ODUYEAnd you don’t want them to look at you in a negative light.
ADEPERO ODUYEEverybody has been amazing, and the energy is really beautiful. I’m replacing my friend Condola
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