“After high school, I had $2,000 saved, and I packed everything I could into my '95 Nissan Sentra with no air-conditioning, and I drove out to L.A.” SchoolAirHigh SchoolSavedConditioningAir ConditioningAfter High SchoolLife After High School Author:Emayatzy E. Corinealdi
“I just love drama. I love the idea of exploring relationships, whatever they may be. That's fun for me.” MayIdeasFunDramaExploringLove Drama Author:Emayatzy E. Corinealdi
“I remember thinking, in Kansas my name will be Evett - which is my middle name. I didn't want to explain to anyone how to say Em-a-yat-zee.” ThinkingWantRememberNamesMiddleEmsKansas Author:Emayatzy E. Corinealdi
“Give up as much as you're willing to receive back and give yourself, if that makes any sense. Whatever that is, don't expect more from a person than what you're willing to give, but give it knowing that you're giving it - it's been given, so don't expect anything else.” IfsGivingPersonsGivenKnowingWillingGiving Up Author:Emayatzy E. Corinealdi
“I'm a tomboy at the end of the day, so anything that causes me to have to run around, fight people, roll in the dirt, hop a fence - I'm all for it. So I really would love to do an action film.” PeopleEndsRunningActionFilmFightingCausesThe End Of The DayHopsDirtFenceAction Films Author:Emayatzy E. Corinealdi
“Not long ago someone said I should shorten it to just Emma. But I really, really love my name. From as far as I can remember, my parents have taught me to be really proud of my name.” ShouldLongSaidI CanRememberNamesParentTaughtProudLong AgoEmma Author:Emayatzy E. Corinealdi
“One of the roles I hold really close to my heart is a small "under-five" role I did on "The Young and the Restless." I think I did about four episodes and it meant so much to me, simply because it was my mom's all-time favorite soap.” ThinkingHeartYoungRolesFiveFourMomMy HeartMy MomAll TimeEpisodesRestlessSoapAll Time FavoriteClose To My Heart Author:Emayatzy E. Corinealdi
“My mom always wanted me be a ballerina, and I was just adamant that I wanted to be a track star. I wanted nothing to do with ballet.” WantedStarsMomTrackMy MomBalletBallerinaAdamant Author:Emayatzy E. Corinealdi
“It's so hard to fight against someone who is stuck in what they believe whether you agree with it or not.” BelieveHardFightingAgreeStuck Author:Emayatzy E. Corinealdi
“I would love to try my hand at directing and even producing in some kind of way. Something about that intrigues me, but for directing I could completely see myself trying.” WayTryingKindHandsIntrigue Author:Emayatzy E. Corinealdi
“I have visions and ideas about different things. Other actors just inspire you, so writing is something I would love to do more of. I would really be interested in doing something in that vein, writing something for myself or someone else and directing for sure.” WritingIdeasDifferentActorsVisionInspireDifferent ThingsVeins Author:Emayatzy E. Corinealdi
“Know your history. It can teach you who you are, where you have come from, and how to be a better person as a result.” KnowsPersonsResultsTeachWho You AreBetter PersonBeing A Better Person Author:Emayatzy E. Corinealdi
“I hope that young people especially will begin to have a better understanding of slavery and its effects, which are still evident today, to understand those parallels and, from there, begin ta be a part of the wave of hope to change things for the better.” PeopleStillsTodayYoungUnderstandingEffectsSlaveryWaveEvidentParallels Author:Emayatzy E. Corinealdi
“Climbing trees is still one of my favorite things to do. A tree and a good book and I'm happy.” StillsBookTreeMy FavoriteThings To DoClimbingGood BookFavorites ThingsClimbing Trees Author:Emayatzy E. Corinealdi
“I like what looks good on me and, as a result, I don't find myself drawn to one specific designer all the time.” LooksResultsDesigner Author:Emayatzy E. Corinealdi
