I had to say something. Kelly’s nomination would go against who President Obama is.
ADEPERO ODUYEI’m in awe of how grounded Ms. Tyson is and how her performances can be different but the same.
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That’s how clueless I was. I just thought I could show up.
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That’s what you want art to do, to open people up and start conversations.
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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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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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She can switch up the delivery, but it’s still with the right intention.
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So you do things to make them proud and accept you.
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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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I have a Twitter handle, but I never sign on.
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I would come to L.A. for a job, but I love New York.
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I love that you can watch a film and 10 years later still be affected.
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I think L.A. is beautiful.
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Her words are effortless in terms of their meaning and how she inhabits them.
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My first audition was an open call and I had no picture and no resume
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It’s a surreal experience.
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