When somebody recognizes me from the film – and it can be a wide range of people, which shows the power of film
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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So you do things to make them proud and accept you.
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I think L.A. is beautiful.
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I feel like they’re talking about someone else we both know.
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I want to tell authentic, real stories with real characters.
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Her words are effortless in terms of their meaning and how she inhabits them.
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I was going to go to med school. My father’s dream was that all of his kids become doctors.
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I have a Twitter handle, but I never sign on.
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There are conservative people in all colours in America.
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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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She’s pretty amazing.
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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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It’s a surreal experience.
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That’s how clueless I was. I just thought I could show up.
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My mother’s a pretty warm, open person.
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He passed away really young
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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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That’s what you want art to do, to open people up and start conversations.
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Everybody has been amazing, and the energy is really beautiful. I’m replacing my friend Condola
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So everyone making sure that I’m OK has turned what could’ve been a very scary, nerve-racking and lonely experience into a supportive environment.
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She’s been doing Trip to Bountiful for four months, and it still feels real.
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I would come to L.A. for a job, but I love New York.
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During the first show, I was like, “Wow, I’m onstage with Ms. Tyson!”
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You look up to your parents and you want them to accept you,
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The reason why I found acting is because my father passed away.
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I realized in school I didn’t like it. When he died, it was like a wake-up call.
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My intention is to do more films.
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