Stories Quotes by Adepero Oduye

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…

— Adepero Oduye

I think L.A. is beautiful.

— Adepero Oduye

My mother's a pretty warm, open person.

— Adepero Oduye

I would come to L.A. for a job, but I love New York.

— Adepero Oduye

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

— Adepero Oduye

I have friends who are black whose families opened their arms to them when they came out; I have friends who were white where…

— Adepero Oduye

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

— Adepero Oduye

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

— Adepero Oduye

My first audition was an open call and I had no picture and no resume - that's how clueless I was. I just thought…

— Adepero Oduye

I have a Twitter handle, but I never sign on.

— Adepero Oduye

I grew up in New York and I've always lived here, so I look at myself as a regular person. When somebody recognizes me…

— Adepero Oduye

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…

— Adepero Oduye