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Nia Long is a talented actress recognized for her performances in a variety of film and television projects. She has been active in the entertainment industry since the early 1990s, gaining acclaim for her roles in films such as 'Boyz N the Hood' and 'Friday'. Long has also ventured into producing, highlighting her versatility as an artist.

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“I think you grow through your experiences; you get better as you grow and I'm not nearly where I think I'm going to be eventually where I inspire to be and hopefully the opportunities will continue to come.”

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Author:Nia Long

“Every woman deserves diamonds, and even if you can't afford to go out and buy diamonds for yourself or you don't have actual stone diamonds, I think when we look at ourselves we should refer to ourselves as a precious stone.”

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“The minute your child is born, your life is changed forever. I think I've become so aware of how important balance is in life.”

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“I think it's a beautiful thing when you wear a uniform or a garb which represents a group of people, because what it immediately symbolizes is oneness, togetherness.”

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“I think that if something matters to you, and is important to you, then you give it the attention and energy it deserves. So, I don't look upon it as a price, but as an opportunity to influence the community in a healthy way.”

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“Collaboration is necessary for making great art. Everybody has a perspective on what they think or feel the material should ultimately look like when it hits the screen.”

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“I can tell you it makes a big difference to have a director who is collaborative. What motivates a character in my mind could be completely different from what the director's thinking. You have to have those conversations ahead of time and throughout the process. It affects the performance.”

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“I think every family has that moment when the parents realize they need help and think, Oh my gosh. We cannot do this all alone. Every woman has that panic at some point in motherhood when you feel completely overwhelmed and constantly tired.”

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“I am not supporting Donald Trump. I think he does this country such a disservice. And I'm gonna leave it there.”

Thinking Doe Country Trump Disservice

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“I will say that I appreciate Hillary Clinton's awareness and passion for women. I think she is overqualified in the sense that she's been in the White House, so she knows the drill. I am hopeful that she will continue to support minorities and create better opportunities.”

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“I do think gun control is important. I am a supporter of gun control.”

Thinking Important Gun Gun Control Supporter

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“I think we need to talk about mental illness a lot more. People complain about tax dollars and say we don't have the money. But if we can't put some of our investments, or some of our money back into humans, isn't that where it all begins?”

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“I think it's dangerous to look at every Muslim woman the same and to assume that every experience within the religion is the same, meaning that there are going to be strong and assertive women that are Muslim. There's going to be a more passive woman who just so happens to be a Muslim. There may be a funny, big-personality woman and she's Muslim.”

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“I don't think the religion makes the woman; I think the woman is who she is within the religion.”

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“Just like in Christianity or Buddhism, obviously there are certain practices that dictate one's life, but I don't think you can say all Muslim women are a certain way.”

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“I think that's the most important thing: that we create dialogue.”

Thinking Important Important Things Dialogue

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“In talking and communicating, [it's important that we] really share information with one another - because I think that leads to better understanding - and also just kind of [educate] one another in a way that's really honest.”

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“My son's dad is committed, and involved, and amazing. We're actually really good friends. But I think it's dangerous to speak negatively to the child about your ex or the absent parent, because, believe it or not, they learn very quickly who the other parent is. And it's important that they develop their own attitudes and opinions about that other parent based on their experiences, not based on what someone has said about them.”

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“I feel it's that I don't ever give up on myself, and I'd rather run a marathon than a sprint. Personally, I think I'm a slow learner who's getting better every year, every moment, every project. I've met so many amazing people along the way. And there's no gimmick with me. What you see is what you get.”

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“I think classic films are classic for a reason. It's always sketchy to redo one, especially if you're trying to make it contemporary. That's really just not the way to go.”

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“I think for me to find that project is going to be something that I'm going to have to develop for myself.”

Thinking Projects

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“I think Nina Simone has had an amazing journey. She was spicy and she had attitude and she didn't care, she wanted her money in a paper bag and don't mess with me and I've been doing some research on that so.”

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“So I think if we’d just take our time as women, and do what comes natural to us and for us, we would make fewer mistakes.”

Ifs Thinking Natural Mistake Our Time Fewer

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“I think there are a lot of other actors that are just talented, it's just about this opportunity - it's just about when are we going to be put in those positions where we can shine.”

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“I don't think you should reprimand your child for everything you're feeling because for them it's as serious as when something happens in our day and we get upset about it.”

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Author:Nia Long

About the Author

Born: October 30, 1970
Known for: Actress
Quotes: 74

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