I took acting classes in my senior year in college and I loved it.

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It's a surreal experience. During the first show, I was like, "Wow, I'm onstage with Ms. Tyson!" Everybody has been amazing, and the energy is really beautiful. I'm replacing my friend Condola, 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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I would come to L.A. for a job, but I love New York.

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I want to tell authentic, real stories with real characters.

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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. I had to say something. Kelly's nomination would go against who President Obama is.

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That's what you want art to do, to open people up and start conversations.

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There are conservative people in all colours in America.

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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.

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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.

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I love that you can watch a film and 10 years later still be affected.

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