American - Writer | May 4, 1977 -
I always ask the actors, 'What have you never done before?'
Courtney A. Kemp
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It's ridiculous that we let broadcast and cable shows compete against each other at the Emmys. They are not the same animal.
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I love Pusha T and The Clipse.
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There's hip-hop music in 'Power,' but the show is not about the hip-hop industry.
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There's always going to be a part of me that wants an Emmy. Truthfully, I'm probably more motivated by people being entertained. I'm more motivated by people being like, 'Oh snap! Did you see that?'
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When I watch television, I want to be surprised.
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New York is the center of the world. I grew up in Connecticut, outside of the city, and my father commuted to the city for work.
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If you look at the back pages of 'New York Times Magazine,' and they talk about these 6.5-million-dollar condos with a great view, like you're going to pay for a great view. Well, the top floor of the projects have a great view, too.
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The revolution is that we can be anything. We don't have to be one thing or the other. The idea that it is my responsibility to represent only good black people... I mean, what are you talking about? That's not a character - that's a polemic.
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You don't keep your job if you don't make a great show.
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I had very much wanted to be the very first black female editor-in-chief of 'Vogue.' Barring that, I wanted to work at 'Entertainment Weekly.'
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God is in control of everything.
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