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Danai Gurira Quotes

It's something I've constantly found shocking - all this astounding talent amongst black women that never gets to be seen or heard.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: actress
Nationality: american
Birth: February 14, 1978

Topics

Women Talent Black Never Something

I gained weight and struggled to lose it quickly in order to pursue my dreams of being a model. Being 20 years old, I had no idea how to lose weight fast, and laxatives were an easy way out.

Dreams Easy Lose Fast Way Easy Way

The rejection I received when I was young for being a homosexual... that's nothing compared to the number you do on yourself when you've been taught that you are not a human like other people.

Yourself People Rejection You Young

'Ugly Betty' has been the most important thing I've ever done, easily. I was able to do more with one character than I can ever imagine doing again - Hilda was hilariously funny and emotionally deep... I really got to showcase what I could do with a character.

Funny Character Ugly Deep Doing

I'd much rather turn down a starring role in a bad picture and do a small role in a very good picture.

Good Small Picture Bad Down Turn

I don't think many actors are that good, to be honest. I certainly don't think I am.

Good I Am Think Honest To Be Honest

If you fall in love with someone gay and you're the opposite gender, it's not going to work.

Rosie O'Donnell

Work Love Someone Gender You Fall

I don't ever take anything for granted. I know... people would kill for the opportunity to play on festival stages and whatnot.

Opportunity People Play Know Take

Feeding my children is not like feeding myself: it matters more.

Jonathan Safran Foer

Children Myself Matters More Feeding

I think in some cases busing did improve the situation in some areas; in some cases it didn't. We had busing in St. Louis, and it has been ended and we are using other methods of trying to better integrate the schools.

Think Better Trying Situation Been

As an artist, we have a big influence, and we should always think if we are doing more harm than good to our viewers. We should serve as a model to them.

Good Influence Think Doing Artist

People that plan interviews are really boring. I just say what I want when it comes into my head.

People Plan Say Want Boring Head

My first break was becoming a staff writer on the rebooted '90210.' And then I got stuck writing in the teen genre for a while.

Allison Schroeder

Teen Writing First Break Becoming

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