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All of us have moments in our lives when we have to choose between what we know is right and what we feel obligated to do.
Nia Long
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Nia Long
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: October 30
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I would love to have the ability to see inside everyone's heart before I heard them speak or even saw their faces.
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I think that's the most important thing: that we create dialogue.
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Collaboration is necessary for making great art. Everybody has a perspective on what they think or feel the material should ultimately look like when it hits the screen.
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When you are single mom - don't be afraid to get out there and date, and have a little bit of fun. We're still women... we're still feminine... and we still have needs.
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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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I don’t feel less loved or less loving because I’m not married.
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I do think gun control is important. I am a supporter of gun control.
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I am not supporting Donald Trump. I think he does this country such a disservice. And I'm gonna leave it there.
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I don't think you should reprimand your child for everything you're feeling because for them it's as serious as when something happens in our day and we get upset about it.
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I'm more of a short-hair girl short hair is a lot more low-maintenance than long hair. And when you're in front of camera every day and your hair is being flatironed and blow-dried it's easier to have a weave so you don't damage your own hair.
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