I had to say something. Kelly’s nomination would go against who President Obama is.
ADEPERO ODUYEThere are conservative people in all colours in America.
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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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She’s pretty amazing.
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Everybody has been amazing, and the energy is really beautiful. I’m replacing my friend Condola
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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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It’s a surreal experience.
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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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That’s what you want art to do, to open people up and start conversations.
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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 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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You look up to your parents and you want them to accept you,
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The reason why I found acting is because my father passed away.
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During the first show, I was like, “Wow, I’m onstage with Ms. Tyson!”
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And you don’t want them to look at you in a negative light.
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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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