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“You look at women like Lena Dunham, you look at how women are kind of crafting their own space on the screen. I want to add to that.”

Quote by Danai Gurira

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Danai Gurira, born on February 14, 1978, is an American actress, playwright, and director. She gained fame for her role as Michonne in the television series 'The Walking Dead'. Gurira has performed on Broadway and in the West End, and won a Tony Award for her play 'The Book of Mormon'. more

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