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I am content that the work that I've done is wonderful.

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Angela Bassett
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: August 16
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New York City
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Angle Bassett
Angela Evelyn Bassett
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Drink a bunch of water and get facials regularly. I take care of my skin.
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I hope I just continue to be passionate about the roles and to always endeavor to bring clarity and honesty to the table and different ideas.
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The first time I acted was in high school in Florida, and when I heard that applause I felt so alive and felt that electricity go up my spine.
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My mom was always pretty supportive. She saw me do plays and she'd always act out the parts I did.
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I look in the eyes and I see the heart. As long as it's a human story. I would like to turn on my television and see African American, Hispanic, Asian as well as Caucasian. And I think there are probably more people like me.
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Acting is my calling, not my career.
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When I was in school, my mother stressed education. I am so glad she did. I graduated from Yale College and Yale University with my master's and I didn't do it by missing school.
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Loving God is like my being black. I just am. [No one says] 'You know what? I'm gonna be blacker today!' It's my culture. It's not something I put on or take off or show more. You just communicate that in the way you live your life.
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