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Actor Quote by Ruby Dee

“An Oscar nomination? That would be a very satisfying thing,…” quote by Ruby Dee — Download Open image

“An Oscar nomination? That would be a very satisfying thing, I'm sure. I would appreciate the thought. It would be like taking your hat off as an actor to all the people who walk through you.”

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Gangsters lived in the neighborhood. They weren't apart from it. Their relationships with people were both benevolent and scary.

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My experience for myself as a performer is not one of high expectations.

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The Divine Impulse - it's always safe to follow it. We've got to trust it and go wherever it takes us. Especially women.

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