My immediate family was always very supportive. It was my own fear of the rest of the world not accepting me, the rest of our society not accepting my wish to be an actor.
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There's always a sense of newness with acting, because every role, you come to every role fresh.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Acting allows for continual renewal and exploration within each new role.
Lupita Nyong'o reflects on the unique experience of acting, emphasizing how every role presents a fresh opportunity to explore new aspects of creativity and self-expression. This sense of newness is fundamental to the craft, as each character is approached with a renewed perspective, allowing actors to continually evolve and grow in their artistry.
Themes
ActingNewnessRolesCreativityExploration
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the evolving nature of creativity in the arts.
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