Adepero Oduye quotes

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. (Adepero Oduye)
There are conservative people in all colours in America. View quote
Adepero Oduye
My intention is to do more films. View quote
Adepero Oduye
The reason why I found acting is because my father passed away. He passed away really young. I was going to go to med school. My father's dream was that all of his kids become doctors. I realized in school I didn't like it. When he died, it was like a wake-up call. Life is too short to do something you don't want to do. View quote
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My mother's a pretty warm, open person. View quote
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You look up to your parents and you want them to accept you, and you don't want them to look at you in a negative light. So you do things to make them proud and accept you. View quote
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That's what you want art to do, to open people up and start conversations. View quote
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I would come to L.A. for a job, but I love New York. View quote
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I want to tell authentic, real stories with real characters. View quote
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I think L.A. is beautiful. View quote
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I love that you can watch a film and 10 years later still be affected. (Adepero Oduye)
I have a Twitter handle, but I never sign on. View quote
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I took acting classes in my senior year in college and I loved it. View quote
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My first audition was an open call and I had no picture and no resume - that's how clueless I was. I just thought I could show up. View quote
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