[Director Richard Tanne] was inspired by their [Barack and Michelle Obama] flirtation, and their connection. That's not normal with politicians who are… — Tika Sumpter Copy Share Image
A lot of the times we don't see enough of strength. Imagery is obviously a large part of it. I think it's… — Tika Sumpter Copy Share Image
I think she [Michelle Obama] is reluctant to date someone she's above at work. It's 1989, she's at a law firm, surrounded… — Tika Sumpter Copy Share Image
I have an eclectic pallet of music that I listen to. It depends on my mood. — Tika Sumpter Copy Share Image
I think most people write from what they see in their own world, which is maybe why we so often see an African-American woman… — Tika Sumpter Copy Share Image
I think the best part in going to the movies is you feel something and you relate whether its to family struggles or dimming… — Tika Sumpter Copy Share Image
I love Motown, that whole era. Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson. I just put on Pandora, and put it on Motown, and it makes me… — Tika Sumpter Copy Share Image
My mom was an opera singer, and she gave up her career to raise a family. But she also taught my sisters how to… — Tika Sumpter Copy Share Image
I know it's cliche to say, 'When you do something you love you never work a day in your life.' But it is true:… — Tika Sumpter Copy Share Image
I feel most bossy in jeans, a white t-shirt, a leather jacket and some heels. I just feel bossy that way. I also feel… — Tika Sumpter Copy Share Image
Working for Oprah is a dream come true. She was on my dream board for the longest time. — Tika Sumpter Copy Share Image
I was signed to a record label when I was younger. I was in a group, and I just wasn't - personally, I wasn't… — Tika Sumpter Copy Share Image
I live by myself. I come in the door, I can throw my stuff on the floor. I can leave the dishes. — Tika Sumpter Copy Share Image
I want to do good, and I want people to be happy, and sometimes when you're a people pleaser, you spread yourself too thin. — Tika Sumpter Copy Share Image
Plow through the weeds. Go to the auditions and go to the meetings and be on time. Stop looking to the left or the… — Tika Sumpter Copy Share Image
I think one of the most important lessons that I've learned is to put your head down and work. Don't look at other people… — Tika Sumpter Copy Share Image
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![“A lot of the times we don't see enough of strength. Imagery is obviously a large part of it. I think it's important to see her [Michelle Obama] passion, her complexity, and to see her be challenged. Whether it's about forgiveness, or wanting to do more, it's what it is.” quote by Tika Sumpter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/223/tika-sumpter-20051_complexity_a-lot-of-the-times-we-don-t-see-enough-o_2578473.jpg)
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