Control Quote by Audra McDonald

“I think they're an incredible honor. I'm grateful and flattered by them. But I have no control over winning awards - I have no control over any of that.” quote by Audra McDonald — Download Open image

“I think they're an incredible honor. I'm grateful and flattered by them. But I have no control over winning awards - I have no control over any of that.”

Audra McDonald

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And I found the theater, and I found my home.

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Without theater, I don't think I would have thought I was a smart person or excelled at anything.

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I've spent my whole career trying to stay out of any box that anyone could put me in. 'I'm going to do a play now.' 'Now I'll do a musical.' That was my instinct. So I don't feel boxed in. But 'African-American woman' is part of my identity. I don't want to relinquish that - especially as a mother, helping…

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I used to practice Tony speeches in my bathroom with my hairbrush.

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