During the first show, I was like, “Wow, I’m onstage with Ms. Tyson!”
ADEPERO ODUYEIt’s a surreal experience.
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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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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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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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She can switch up the delivery, but it’s still with the right intention.
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She’s been doing Trip to Bountiful for four months, and it still feels real.
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There are conservative people in all colours in America.
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It’s a surreal experience.
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Everybody has been amazing, and the energy is really beautiful. I’m replacing my friend Condola
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That’s how clueless I was. I just thought I could show up.
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The reason why I found acting is because my father passed away.
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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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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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That’s what you want art to do, to open people up and start conversations.
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My mother’s a pretty warm, open person.
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