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" I have a real no-nonsense dad who taught me how to be resilient at a very young age. "
Nicole Ari Parker
Real
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" When you set a play in the French Quarter in New Orleans, it's hard not to acknowledge the whole African-American, French, white mixing of races. That's what the French Quarter is: it's a Creole community. "
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" I did everything pretty cliche as an actor in New York. I read the trades, I sent out 'head shots.' "
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" All kids want from their dad is for them to be around - and to show up when they say they're going to show up. "
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" I'm kind of floating out there as an artist. I'm in a safe place where I can play a girlfriend or a best friend or a mommy or a lawyer, but a huge part of me is unused. I'm classically trained, historically inclined and somewhat revolutionary by nature, so I'm frustrated as an artist. "
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" Any actor will tell you that you go where the work is, especially when you have children. "
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" You have to work hard not to take your partner for granted, even when you are tired. "
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" Being away from home was tough, but the challenge and the thrill of being on Broadway was so fulfilling, and I'm thankful to my husband for making it possible and holding it down at home. "
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" My daughter has a vivid imagination, and so does my son. "
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" Nobody really knows, but I got a little comedy in me. "
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" I'm really into nutrition from the inside out. "
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" My humor is a lot like Kristen Wiig's from 'Saturday Night Live' or 'Bridesmaids.' Quirky, off the beaten path. "
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" Exercise is about being grateful for the body you have and sustaining the life you have. "
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Body
" God loves you and everything about you, so why beat up on your precious self? "
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" My husband and I are loyal to our community and very approachable, even though we're kind of mainstream. "
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" If you had to work 14 hour days, Mondays to Fridays, then you have to keep Saturdays and Sundays sacred. "
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You
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" I love the theater. I love being on stage; I love the live audience. I also love dressing up and all of the make-believe. "
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" One good step breeds another one. "
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Another
Breeds
" I had a brilliant drama teacher while I was at Roland Park: Ann Mainolfi. But the school was mostly rich in academics. It wasn't like I was prepping myself for a life in acting. There, you prepped yourself to have a stable future. The school's piece de resistance is college prep - it didn't teach you how to audition for a TV show. "
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" Honestly, working with Eddie Murphy was mind-blowing just in terms of the budget alone. To see the respect he commands, to witness his presence, you understand why he and people like Martin Lawrence are stars. "
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" You shouldn't marry unless the both of you are on the same page on a lot of things. Life is going to deal you blows, and you have to be together. Your values and priorities have to be on the same page; otherwise, it won't work. "
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Values
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Life
" I couldn't imitate anyone if I wanted to. "
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" Being a parent is the hardest job ever in life. "
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Life
" Nobody can tell you how to be a good wife or husband. "
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" Spina bifida affects every single aspect of your life, from your child's self-esteem to your ability to sleep at night. "
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" It's not how pretty you are or how talented you are. It's that if these five people on this day in this room like you, then you get a job. "
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" A guy once told me that I sound like I'm a little ahead of myself. I can't wait to thank him at the Oscars. "
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" We're all moving at such a high rate that we have to grab the frozen dinners and the McDonald's. We can't make it a way of life - we have to get back to real, simple, clean good foods. It will save our lives on so many levels; not just spina bifida, but obesity, diabetes, everything. Food is our medicine. "
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" I just want to touch something deep in the heart of humanity. I don't know if that's in movies, producing films, or writing a book, but I'm concerned about our spiritual well-being as a human race. I want to impact people in a way that makes us all reach for our best. "
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" I love Malcolm Lee and jumped on the opportunity to work with him as a director. "
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