She’s been doing Trip to Bountiful for four months, and it still feels real.
ADEPERO ODUYESo 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.
More Adepero Oduye Quotes
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My intention is to do more films.
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Life is too short to do something you don’t want to do.
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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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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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That’s what you want art to do, to open people up and start conversations.
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I want to tell authentic, real stories with real characters.
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I feel like they’re talking about someone else we both know.
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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 grew up in New York and I’ve always lived here, so I look at myself as a regular person.
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The reason why I found acting is because my father passed away.
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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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My first audition was an open call and I had no picture and no resume
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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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Everybody has been amazing, and the energy is really beautiful. I’m replacing my friend Condola
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I think L.A. is beautiful.
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