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

More Quotes by 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 negative light. So you do things to make them proud and accept you.

At the end of the day, if I can say that I had a career where I was able to play all different kinds of characters and I'm known as someone who is well-respected for my approach to the craft, that would be a beautiful life.

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

My intention is to do more films.

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

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