I was going to go to med school. My father’s dream was that all of his kids become doctors.
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.
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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 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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And you don’t want them to look at you in a negative light.
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I would come to L.A. for a job, but I love New York.
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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 had to say something. Kelly’s nomination would go against who President Obama is.
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My first audition was an open call and I had no picture and no resume
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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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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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I’m in awe of how grounded Ms. Tyson is and how her performances can be different but the same.
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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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He passed away really young
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During the first show, I was like, “Wow, I’m onstage with Ms. Tyson!”
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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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My intention is to do more films.
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