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“The thing about stand-up was, not only was I getting to write it without anybody saying I couldn't do it, but I got to perform it. It just kind of became therapy for me. I had just gotten through a break-up and I was talking about it a lot.”

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Donald Glover

Donald Glover, born on September 25, 1983, is a multifaceted artist from the United States, known for his talents in acting, writing, singing, and music production. He gained widespread acclaim for his performance in the television series 'The Alchemist', and showcased his comedic abilities in the film 'Superbad'. Glover is also renowned for his contributions to the music industry, with his unique musical style appealing to a wide audience of all ages. more

“I have to say it's better to be an actor, only because people worry about what time you go to sleep and what you dress like. As opposed to a writer, where it's like, "Oh I'm in my New York University sweatshirt and I'm not wearing pants." You're not worried about what you're eating or anything. It's all a part of your process.”

People Sleep Worry Eating Worried Going To Sleep

Author:Donald Glover

“I try to educate myself as much as possible, as I do with the director and the designers and everyone I used to work with. It just helps, I think, with the frame of reference for who you're working with.”

Thinking Trying Helping Designer Educate

Author:David Schwimmer

“I hope that if the people who read my work encounter people in the real world who are like the characters that I write about, that maybe that might make them feel empathy for those people. I know it sounds idealistic in a way, but I do hope that my work maybe changes some minds, and that my work makes readers see people as human that maybe before they read my work they might not have seen as humans, and those people include me and my family and my kids, people in my community.”

People World Writing Mind Real Character Kids Community Empathy My Family Real World

Author:Jesmyn Ward

“I think that I'm trying to hopefully change my children's ideas about what is possible, and about what is possible for them.”

Thinking Trying Hopefully

Author:Jesmyn Ward