Don’t sweat the small stuff. - Lupita Nyong'o

I like to play women who are in contrast to me. I think that's how I look at it: What aspect of this character offers me a chance to explore something new about my humanity?

I definitely surprise myself with how much of a warrior spirit I have sometimes, because I think that politically, socially, and culturally there are wars to be fought.

I grew up with aunties that had their chests out, they fought the system in all sorts of ways, and in many ways rose to the top of their lines of work.