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“This is 2003, 2004. And then I started - after the Patriot Act, I would always get my financial packages in the mail and they would just be opened. And it was like, what is going on here?”

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Mahershala Ali

Mahershala Ali, born on February 16, 1974, is an accomplished actor from the United States. Known for his exceptional performances in both film and television, Ali gained widespread recognition and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his roles in 'Moonlight' and 'Green Book'. more

“Because on that watch list, they would be like, yeah, your name - they told me like, yeah, your name matches the name of a terrorist or someone that they're watching. I was just like, what terrorist is running around with a Hebrew first name and a Muslim - Arabic last - I'm like, who's that guy?”

Firsts Would Be Running Lasts Guy Names Watches Yeah Lists Terrorist That Guy Hebrew

Author:Mahershala Ali

“Isaiah the prophet, Isaiah's second son was - his symbolic name was Mahershalalhashbaz. And Isaiah was - the Prophet Isaiah was instructed to write the name in all capital letters as a prophecy. And it means hasten to the spoils, speedy as the prey.”

Writing Mean Names Son Letters Prophet Prophecy Prey Spoil Symbolic

Author:Mahershala Ali

“Gay, straight - whatever - adolescents in high school and coming out of junior high, that's such a difficult, awkward period and kids can be so cruel and mean.”

Mean Kids School Difficult Periods Gay High School Coming Out Awkward Juniors Junior High

Author:Mahershala Ali

“My father had a lot to do with me thinking about acting, though he never saw me act. He passed away probably - he passed away as I was doing my first play, but I just think being exposed to it and being around it. It wasn't something that I ever thought I couldn't do because I grew up around it.”

Thinking Firsts Play Father Acting Saws Grew Grew Up Exposed Passed Away

Author:Mahershala Ali