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Issa Rae, born on January 12, 1985, is a talented American writer, actress, and producer. She gained widespread acclaim for her role and writing in the Netflix series 'Insecure,' which showcases the lives of modern African-American women. Rae is known for her humorous and poignant storytelling style.

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“Food is my destination, my journey, my reward, my friend”

Book:The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl

Source: The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl

“My comfort with food simply outweighed my determination to be a smaller size.”

Book:The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl

Source: The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl

“Respectfully, 'Awkward Black Girl' was never meant to be politically correct. We poke fun at ignorance.”

Fun Black Ignorance Meant To Be Politically Correct Poke Black Girl

Author:Issa Rae

“It always amused me that there were people working for the good of altruism but also wanting a lot of credit for it. It's just oddly competitive and the environment and the people who decide to work at non-profits are just really funny to me.”

People Environment Altruism

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“Especially being a woman of color, sometimes it's hard for to put our foot down. You work with a lot of men, and they'll be like, "She has Joyner the best reputation".”

Men Sometimes Reputation

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“I'm always tempted to say, 'Nah, that won't work.' But I think you should be willing to try ideas out before saying no. Be open-minded.”

Thinking Trying

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“Confidence comes from creating something and knowing what I'm supposed to be doing and feeling like I'm good at what I'm supposed to be doing.”

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“Sometimes if I'm stuck on something, I'll have a drink, and it'll get me inspired and ready to keep going. But the trick to that, again, is that you have to drink responsibly! I've learned how to use it sometimes to help my creative process.”

Sometimes Helping Creative Drink Inspired Stuck Keep Going Creative Process

Author:Issa Rae

“I don't think paintings of nude women represent all women, but at the same time, I can't fault artists for putting out what inspires and challenges them. But for me, I'm not sure it's necessary for our bodies to define us, especially now when there are so many examples of femininity, of womanhood.”

Thinking Artist Challenges Inspire Painting Not Sure Womanhood Femininity

Author:Issa Rae

“It's annoying when people confuse you with the character.”

People Character Annoying

Author:Issa Rae

About the Author

Born: January 12, 1985
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 10

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