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My children, and my sanity. For a child actor, I think it’s noteworthy.
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Bozoma Saint John
Marketing executive; former chief marketing officer of Netflix
My daughter. She’s awesome and it’s because I’m awesome. Lol.
David Harewood
British actor and presenter
I’ve helped create a path for young black actors. When I go to swanky Hollywood dos, it’s great to see more and more young black British faces. I can remember a time when I was the only one there.
Charles Dance
British actor
To still be working.
Michelle Dockery
British actress
My friendships.
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As a citizen, a person involved in my community.
When I was about 15, I auditioned to play Alice In Wonderland on Broadway, and they cast someone else. I never got over it.
Everybody, now and before, who was fleeing for their lives and wasn’t allowed into our country.
Michelle Obama (not that Barack wouldn’t be right up there). She seems genuinely to enjoy her life and do the best with all the tasks that she sets her mind to.
Now. I feel wiser and calmer than I’ve ever been.
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