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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.”

Quote by Nia Long

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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. more

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“I have been in situations where actors are treated like robots: say the lines, say it like this, we don't have time for conversations. That is a terrible position to be in as an artist. You feel used.”

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“I want to have conversations, because they give you confidence in your choices. I learned it first on Boyz n the Hood, but it is not a race-based experience - it is part of the artistic process.”

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“I'm working on a project called Lemons, produced by Killer Films. The director has a great perspective on character development.”

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“I'm also working on another independent film called Roxanne, Roxanne, about Roxanne Shante, who was one of the first African American battle rappers from Brooklyn. It is produced by Forest Whitaker and Pharrell [williams], so I'm really in great hands.”

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“I'm kind of pinching myself in the morning. Like, wait, you really did pray to have a body of work that stays diversified and interesting. And I have it!”

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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.”

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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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“To put it in layman's terms, crazy is crazy. And crazy will find a way to do something crazy. Racist is racist. And racist people will find a way to project their racism onto the world.”

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

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