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It's important to surround yourself with good people, interesting people, young people, young ideas. Go places, learn new stuff. Look at the world with wonder - don't be tired about it.

~Angela Bassett

Topics: About Go Good Good People Ideas Important Interesting Interesting People Learn Look New New Stuff People Places Stuff Surround Surround Yourself Tired Wonder World Young Young People Yourself

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We all have a gift; we all have a passion - it's just about finding it and going into it. Being an asset to your family and community.

~Angela Bassett

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I'd tell my 20-year-old self, 'Don't be afraid to do it all. Whatever you're interested in, just go for it. Don't wait around for a better time.'

~Angela Bassett

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This is a career about images. It's celluloid; they last for ever. I'm a black woman from America. My people were slaves in America, and even though we're free on paper and in law, I'm not going to allow you to enslave me on film, in celluloid, for all to see.

~Angela Bassett

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Film is forever.

~Angela Bassett

Topics: Film Forever

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I would have to say honestly I was very pleased to be in a film whether it was good or bad with De Niro, Norton and Brando even if I don't have any scenes with them, I thought it was pretty good company to keep.

~Angela Bassett

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I really believe that what I do as an actress is my God-given talent. This is my calling, not my career.

~Angela Bassett

Topics: Actress Believe Calling Career God-Given God-Given Talent Really Talent

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Drink a bunch of water and get facials regularly. I take care of my skin.

~Angela Bassett

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Sometimes you want to skate along or just get by or fly under the radar, but sometimes you have to stand up and let your voice be heard and give it your best and give it your all. As a mother of young children, that's something I've tried to emphasize and highlight for them.

~Angela Bassett

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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. My aunt, who played a big part in my life, was a little bit more reserved, because if they don't see you on TV every week they think you must be starving.

~Angela Bassett

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Actress

Born: August 16th, 1958

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