Lorraine Toussaint quotes

We all have a dark side. Most of us go through life avoiding direct confrontation with that aspect of ourselves, which I call the shadow self. Theres a reason why. It carries a great deal of energy. (Lorraine Toussaint)
I am so proud of Amelia Boynton. I can burst with pride. View quote
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Pretend and real are all real to a psychopath. View quote
Lorraine Toussaint
As a modern woman, there are things I take for granted, and that shows up in the way I sit, the way I walk, the way I think, and what I know to be possible. View quote
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When you eliminate vanity from an art form, and I would think that this would be any art form, what is left is an opportunity to be incredibly naked and truthful. View quote
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I grew up a middle class, colonized child of teachers, and librarians and people, women especially, who treasured education. View quote
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We actors are superstitious creatures. We do all the homework, and we put all of the components together, but there's always one key aspect that we're not in charge of, really, and that's magic. You are always on the lookout for where and how that magic is going to ignite. View quote
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When you're playing a real character, you want to honor that person and receive inspiration from that person. They need to anoint you in some way that allows you to borrow just a small piece of their soul. That is the flame. View quote
Lorraine Toussaint

Lorraine Toussaint

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Photo: Dominick D, CC BY-SA 2.0
Occupation: Trinidadian Actress
Born: April 4, 1960
Quotes count: 8