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“Somehow [Kenya Bariss] has figured out how to explore these very weighty, sticky, sharp topics, and still be funny and not make fun of the topic.”

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Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross is an American actress known for her role in the television series 'Black-ish'. Born on October 29, 1972, she is the daughter of the legendary singer Diana Ross. She has showcased her versatility in the entertainment industry, not only as an actress but also as a producer. more

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“The two things that I thought were really interesting about this character [Bow] for me were that she actually loved her husband, and he loved her. The comedy was not coming from the fact that they hated each other. Which is what television couples are usually based on.”

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“This woman [Bow] was not simply a reflection of who her husband was. She was her own whole self. And even if we weren't exploring life through her eyes, when we did see her it was clear that she had a full life.”

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“I wanted Bow's hair and makeup and clothing to look like a woman who has four children, a career, and a full life. For example, she won't wear eyeshadow unless she's going out. Because it takes a lot of time to put eyeshadow on. She's a woman who has style, but it's all about functionality - she grabs stuff from her closet.”

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“Someone asked me recently, "Do you get sick of people asking you about your hair?" And the reason I don't is because I actually feel like you could chronicle my journey of self-acceptance through my journey with my hair. It's a badge of something bigger.”

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“When I get bored, or get stuck on an equation, I like to go ice skating, but it makes you forget your problem. Then you can tackle the problem with a fresh new insight. Einstein liked to play the violin to relax. Every physicist likes to have a past time. Mine is ice skating.”

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“Why am I beating my hair up? Because I want it to look like something that it isn't? These are questions that I've been pondering my whole life.”

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“I've always been a curious thinker. And now, as an adult, I can articulate it.”

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“I like to choose compassion over judgment and curiosity over fear.”

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“I think our culture promotes fear and shame.”

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“My generation is one of the first generations of "choiceful" women - women who have actually had the choice of how they architect their lives - and I don't think shame should have any place in that. But as that generation, you get cuts and bruises.”

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