Sanaa Lathan (Sanaa McCoy Lathan) Quotes

There is a lot of struggle in being an actor; you need so much emotional strength, no matter what level of stardom you have, that it's nice to have something steady.

Sanaa Lathan

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• There is a lot of struggle in being an actor; you need so much emotional strength, no matter what level of stardom you have, that it's nice to have something steady.

  

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  • Actor
  • Strength