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Lena Waithe
Lena Waithe
American Actress
Born: May 17, 1984
Black Love Me People Think You
Related authors: Ali Wong Ariana Grande Bette Davis Carol Burnett Lily Tomlin Mae West Marilyn Monroe Teri Garr
I think that for the most part, black people specifically have sort of been used as props in TV shows as a way to move story along or as a way to make things more entertaining. Lena Waithe
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I've known I was gay since I was young, I think. And I mean young - like, young - like 5 or 6. I think most gay people or queer people know there's something different about them very early, but I didn't know what to call it. Lena Waithe
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I loved 'The Wizard Of Oz.' It was, like, you know how some kids, they're crying, and they put on - people put on 'Frozen' to get them to chill and just be quiet? For my family, it was 'The Wizard Of Oz.' They would literally tell babysitters, if she gets - like, if she starts misbehaving or she starts acting crazy, just put 'The Wizard Of Oz' on. Lena Waithe
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I was such a fan of Aziz. I watched 'Parks and Rec' like every other self-respecting hipster and loved his character so much and just thought he was so interesting. Lena Waithe
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I've never been a person that has had fear of, like, 'Oh, I don't want to be the poster child for all black lesbian women.' I don't know. I want to be someone in the public eye that they can be proud of. Lena Waithe
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I just really want be proud of the work I'm doing, whether it's something I've written, produced, or am starring in. I just want to be proud of it. Lena Waithe
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I love Sarah Jessica Parker. What's not to like? Lena Waithe
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Like 'Sex and the City' - if you're a New Yorker, you knew half the places they were going to. I want 'The Chi' to feel that way as well. Lena Waithe
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Every black man in Chicago walks through the world differently, and I think what young black boys do is observe, and that's what gives them their road map. Lena Waithe
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I got into the business because I love writing. When it came down to finding my voice, which every writer has to take time to do, I think I realized I write black people very well. I write us in a very honest way, and I want to hear the way we really talk. Lena Waithe
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I feel like I wanna have a series of moments. It's scary when they say you're having a moment, because moments are momentary. Lena Waithe
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I don't need an Emmy to tell me to go to work. I've been working. Lena Waithe
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There's so many other talented women of color who write funny things every day, and I want them to be recognized, I want them to have a seat at the table because we're out here. Lena Waithe
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All the writers for 'The Chi,' they're all phenomenal, so I'm just working on projects with them. They have great scripts. Lena Waithe
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I feel like I've accomplished a lot, but for me, it's about pushing to the point where I can be Mark Walhberg, Ryan Murphy, or Shonda Rhimes. I want to be at that table in terms of bringing new voices in. Lena Waithe
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There's a lot of Donald Glovers, Jordan Peeles, Justin Simiens. And there's a lot of me's, too. Lena Waithe
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Wearing one hoop earring and playing with the androgyny - that's who I am. That's what I like to do. And I feel the world should see that. I'm not going to put a shield up or be more feminine to make people feel comfortable. Lena Waithe
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I knew very early on I wanted to be a television writer. My teachers told me I was a strong writer and had a voice. I really leaned in to that. Lena Waithe
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I've been obsessed with television since I was 7 years old, and I've always been writing on some level. Lena Waithe
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I'm a big sneaker head. Lena Waithe
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'The Breakfast Club' was one of my favorites. Lena Waithe
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With success always comes mimicry. Lena Waithe
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I always love where I can plug a black woman in anywhere, and when that comes up, I don't say, 'Oh that has to be a black woman.' I say, 'Why not a black woman?' Lena Waithe
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