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That’s what you want art to do, to open people up and start conversations.

Adepero Oduye

I was going to go to med school. My father’s dream was that all of his kids become doctors.
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Anand Thakur
I think L.A. is beautiful.
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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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Anand Thakur
During the first show, I was like, “Wow, I’m onstage with Ms. Tyson!”
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Anand Thakur
Everybody has been amazing, and the energy is really beautiful. I’m replacing my friend Condola
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Anand Thakur
That’s how clueless I was. I just thought I could show up.
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You look up to your parents and you want them to accept you,
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Anand Thakur
Life is too short to do something you don’t want to do.
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Anand Thakur
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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It’s a surreal experience.
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Beautiful Experience Lonely Scary Surreal
I want to tell authentic, real stories with real characters.
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Anand Thakur
And you don’t want them to look at you in a negative light.
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Anand Thakur
I love that you can watch a film and 10 years later still be affected.
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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
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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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Anand Thakur
My mother’s a pretty warm, open person.
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Anand Thakur

That’s what you want art to do, to open people up and start conversations.

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