Life is too short to do something you don’t want to do.
ADEPERO ODUYEFor 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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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 grew up in New York and I’ve always lived here, so I look at myself as a regular person.
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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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My mother’s a pretty warm, open person.
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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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During the first show, I was like, “Wow, I’m onstage with Ms. Tyson!”
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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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I think L.A. is beautiful.
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My intention is to do more films.
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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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That’s what you want art to do, to open people up and start conversations.
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She’s been doing Trip to Bountiful for four months, and it still feels real.
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I love that you can watch a film and 10 years later still be affected.
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My first audition was an open call and I had no picture and no resume
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The reason why I found acting is because my father passed away.
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