Mexican - Actress | March 1, 1983 -
My father used to act in high school. He was in a production of 'Othello;' I don't know who he played, but it wasn't Othello. He would talk about it, though, and read Shakespeare to me.
Lupita Nyong'o
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I always love to learn new things. That's the reason I like being an actor.
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The muscles you flex in theater are muscles that you really need. I must always find a way to get back there. It's irreplaceable.
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I want to be uncomfortable - acting is uncomfortable.
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Ralph Fiennes was a pivotal influence on me. He asked me, 'So what is it you want to do?' I very shyly, timidly admitted that I wanted to be an actor. He sighed, and he said, 'Lupita, only be an actor if you feel there is nothing else in the world you want to do - only do it if you feel you cannot live without acting.'
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I'm still trying to get over the fact that my name is being mentioned with people like Brad Pitt.
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I'm interested in generating work for myself. I have trouble with this waiting-for-the-phone-to-ring lifestyle, especially after drama school, which was so creatively fulfilling.
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I have a very ostrich mentality. I feel like I have my head in the sand so no one can see me.
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The Hollywood Film Awards were really stressful. It was the biggest press line I'd ever seen.
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I feel privileged that people are looking up to me, and perhaps a dream will be born because of my presence.
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Being a part of '12 Years a Slave' has been one of the most profound experiences of my life.
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Part of being an artist is that you are always concerned you don't have what it takes. It... keeps us honest.
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