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I have been in situations where actors are treated like robots: say the lines, say it like this, we don't have time for conversations. That is a terrible position to be in as an artist. You feel used.
Nia Long
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Nia Long
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: October 30
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There are black men who are madly in love with white women. God bless them, if that's what works for them. I just hope that we can strike a balance that portrays black folks and the black family in a light that's not extreme. Those are the types of characters that I find myself attracted to.
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Enjoy life, study hard, play hard, be kind to other people, set high standards, and don't be afraid to say No.
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