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title: "6 Superhero Quotes By Nafessa Williams"
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> [We all have that superhero inside us, but it's about tapping into it and embracing it and owning it.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nafessa-williams/we-all-have-that-superhero-inside-us-but-it-s-about-tapping-into-it/)

[Nafessa Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nafessa-williams/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7db/nafessa-williams-12321_about_we-all-have-that-superhero-inside-us-but_278129.jpg)

> [I didn't have a brown-skinned superhero growing up who wore cornrows and who reflected the inner city where I come from in…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nafessa-williams/i-didn-t-have-a-brown-skinned-superhero-growing-up-who-wore-cornrows/)

[Nafessa Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nafessa-williams/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/db4/nafessa-williams-12321_city_i-didn-t-have-a-brown-skinned-superhero_1013732.jpg)

> [Who would've thought that this little girl in the ghetto in Philly would be playing the first black lesbian superhero on network…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nafessa-williams/who-would-ve-thought-that-this-little-girl-in-the-ghetto-in-philly/)

[Nafessa Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nafessa-williams/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/398/nafessa-williams-12321_ghetto_who-would-ve-thought-that-this-little-gi_1216907.jpg)

> [I did not know much about 'Black Lightning' beforehand, but I always wanted to play a superhero. After getting the part, I…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nafessa-williams/i-did-not-know-much-about-black-lightning-beforehand-but-i-always/)

[Nafessa Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nafessa-williams/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/785/nafessa-williams-12321_always_i-did-not-know-much-about-black-lightnin_1242503.jpg)

> [Beyonce's 'Freedom' - I listen to that when I am suiting up and getting into superhero mode.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nafessa-williams/beyonce-s-freedom-i-listen-to-that-when-i-am-suiting-up-and-getting/)

[Nafessa Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nafessa-williams/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eb7/nafessa-williams-12321_freedom_beyonce-s-freedom-i-listen-to-that-when_2026122.jpg)

> [In most superhero shows, the superhero is pretty young. He's in his 20s; he's single. 'Black Lightning' is a man who's middle-aged,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nafessa-williams/in-most-superhero-shows-the-superhero-is-pretty-young-he-s-in-his-20s/)

[Nafessa Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nafessa-williams/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c3b/nafessa-williams-12321_comic_in-most-superhero-shows-the-superhero-is_3012880.jpg)

## Other authors on Superhero

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- [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b015/author-kurt-busiek-58017.jpg) Kurt Busiek 11 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/superhero/kurt-busiek/)
- [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b017/author-mark-millar-64269.jpg) Mark Millar 8 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/superhero/mark-millar/)
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- [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b023/author-tom-holland-91445.jpg) Tom Holland 6 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/superhero/tom-holland/)
- [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b010/author-grant-morrison-39274.jpg) Grant Morrison 6 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/superhero/grant-morrison/)
- [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b023/author-tom-hiddleston-91443.jpg) Tom Hiddleston 5 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/superhero/tom-hiddleston/)
- [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b004/author-andy-van-slyke-13223.jpg) Remo D'Souza 5 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/superhero/remo-d-souza/)
- [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b005/author-beatrice-m-hinkle-16703.jpg) Louis Leterrier 5 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/superhero/louis-leterrier/)
- [Lola Dodge 5 quotes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/superhero/lola-dodge/)

## More by Nafessa Williams

> [To come and turn the TV on and see Black Lightning trying to make a change and being a leader and stepping up, I…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nafessa-williams/to-come-and-turn-the-tv-on-and-see-black-lightning-trying-to-make-a/)

[Nafessa Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nafessa-williams/)

> [It's nice to be a part of a show I was passionate about and that's pushing the culture forward. I feel 'Black Lightning' is…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nafessa-williams/it-s-nice-to-be-a-part-of-a-show-i-was-passionate-about-and-that-s/)

[Nafessa Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nafessa-williams/)

> [It's very necessary, showing the positive aspect of a black father. We see a lot of black women being the head of the household…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nafessa-williams/it-s-very-necessary-showing-the-positive-aspect-of-a-black-father-we/)

[Nafessa Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nafessa-williams/)

> [Most superhero shows are set in an alternative universe. 'Black Lightning' is literally in the hood. He's going inside of the ghetto and trying…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nafessa-williams/most-superhero-shows-are-set-in-an-alternative-universe-black/)

[Nafessa Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nafessa-williams/)

> [We all have that superhero inside us, but it's about tapping into it and embracing it and owning it.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nafessa-williams/we-all-have-that-superhero-inside-us-but-it-s-about-tapping-into-it/)

[Nafessa Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nafessa-williams/)

> [I love really sweet, soft scents.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nafessa-williams/i-love-really-sweet-soft-scents/)

[Nafessa Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nafessa-williams/)

> [I think I have proven that I can play any type of character.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nafessa-williams/i-think-i-have-proven-that-i-can-play-any-type-of-character/)

[Nafessa Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nafessa-williams/)

> [I know what it's like to be in college and not have the budget to fully look the way I want to.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nafessa-williams/i-know-what-it-s-like-to-be-in-college-and-not-have-the-budget-to/)

[Nafessa Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nafessa-williams/)

> [Debbie Allen and Regina King inspire me.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nafessa-williams/debbie-allen-and-regina-king-inspire-me/)

[Nafessa Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nafessa-williams/)

> [Disappointment builds character and strength.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nafessa-williams/disappointment-builds-character-and-strength/)

[Nafessa Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nafessa-williams/)

> [Sometimes you don't know what is it you want to do until you try it.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nafessa-williams/sometimes-you-don-t-know-what-is-it-you-want-to-do-until-you-try-it/)

[Nafessa Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nafessa-williams/)

> [Successful artists don't follow trends; they create them.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nafessa-williams/successful-artists-don-t-follow-trends-they-create-them/)

[Nafessa Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nafessa-williams/)

> [This is the most rewarding experience ever, taking on the role of Thunder as an actress. I'm just grateful and honored to give my…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nafessa-williams/this-is-the-most-rewarding-experience-ever-taking-on-the-role-of/)

[Nafessa Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nafessa-williams/)

> [I didn't have a brown-skinned superhero growing up who wore cornrows and who reflected the inner city where I come from in Philadelphia.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nafessa-williams/i-didn-t-have-a-brown-skinned-superhero-growing-up-who-wore-cornrows/)

[Nafessa Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nafessa-williams/)

> [Who would've thought that this little girl in the ghetto in Philly would be playing the first black lesbian superhero on network TV?](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nafessa-williams/who-would-ve-thought-that-this-little-girl-in-the-ghetto-in-philly/)

[Nafessa Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nafessa-williams/)

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