I’m in awe of how grounded Ms. Tyson is and how her performances can be different but the same.
ADEPERO ODUYEWhen 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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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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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 realized in school I didn’t like it. When he died, it was like a wake-up call.
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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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She’s been doing Trip to Bountiful for four months, and it still feels real.
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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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The reason why I found acting is because my father passed away.
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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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I love that you can watch a film and 10 years later still be affected.
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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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There are conservative people in all colours in America.
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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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That’s what you want art to do, to open people up and start conversations.
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You look up to your parents and you want them to accept you,
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My first audition was an open call and I had no picture and no resume
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