During the first show, I was like, “Wow, I’m onstage with Ms. Tyson!”
ADEPERO ODUYEThere are conservative people in all colours in America.
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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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My mother’s a pretty warm, open person.
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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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And you don’t want them to look at you in a negative light.
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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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Everybody has been amazing, and the energy is really beautiful. I’m replacing my friend Condola
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I had to say something. Kelly’s nomination would go against who President Obama is.
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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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He passed away really young
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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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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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Life is too short to do something you don’t want to do.
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She’s pretty amazing.
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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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