Colman Domingo Quotes
It is true that as people, we tend to remember only the positive. With time, the grim details fade away, and as a species we survive on this notion. In our desire to gloss over the undeniable macabre parts of our American history, we forget. That amnesia manifests itself, especially when dealing with the plight of black men.
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I was taught from a very early age that I had to work twice as hard to get half as much. That was the world I grew up in - a very strong work ethic.
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The secret of my success with Geraldine is that she's not a putdown of women. She's smart, she's trustful, she's loyal, she's sassy.
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There is nothing we can do about the lynching now, as we are out-numbered and without arms.
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I was always very determined and ambitious, and I knew I would do something that would let me travel and stuff, but I didn't know really know what I would do to get there.
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We know too much, and are convinced of too little. Our literature is a substitute for religion, and so is our religion.
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I'm excited that I get to do what I love, and I'm benefiting through projects that speak to me.
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My mother was against me being an artist. She just wanted me to marry a rich man.
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I'm completely in love with the idea of love.
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If writers, like comedians or singers, could only hear themselves bombing as they worked, it's likely that certain books would be cut short after the first few leaden sentences.
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There is kind of an underground conservative movement in Hollywood, really.
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We are saved by grace, not by the works of the law. But don't be so quick to write the law off.
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I was so keen to become a comedian that actually doing the comedy itself almost came second.
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It never occurred to me that I'd be on a television show or in feature films but when those came into play my dreams changed along the way.
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That's why I talk about the breast cancer: because I want women - and everyone - to stay on top of things and get checked. I know how scary it can be. When I dealt with it, I was like, 'Oh my God.' And I have so many other friends who have gone through it or have suffered a loss.
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I just kept it real and had the freedom to do what I want. It's not designed for any age group. It's not made for radio. There are no edits. The whole album contains explicit lyrics but that's because you need it.
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I investigated post-traumatic stress disorder. I've been to a unit where people are suffering from it, and I read a lot of literature. I looked at footage of soldiers in the combat zone. I found 'Restrepo' to be unbelievably useful.
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But the one thing that I did do was establish myself as a good actor.
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I've always felt so fortunate to have writing to turn to every day. I'm obsessed with it.
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When you forgive somebody, it doesn't necessarily mean you want to invite them to your table.
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This year, I feel strong. I'm looking forward to having my best season in the last few years.
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I was born into a profession in which my love of words, chosen with care for their meaning and nuance, was extremely important, not only to me, but also to the people with whom I worked with.
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Humor is an almost physiological response to fear.
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It is true that as people, we tend to remember only the positive. With time, the grim details fade away, and as a species we survive on this notion. In our desire to gloss over the undeniable macabre parts of our American history, we forget. That amnesia manifests itself, especially when dealing with the plight of black men.
