Anna Deavere SmithA collection of 16 posts

Teacher

I was a mimic when I was a child. I mimicked the teacher and made friends that w...

Society

My main concern is theater and theater does not reflect or mirror society. It h...

Society

When I got out of acting school I was lucky to have gotten any job at all. A lo...

Respect

To live your life well and have respect for what came before or after – t...

Movie

Movies as evidenced by a chorus of protesting and celebrating Americans influe...

Leadership

I think we need leadership that helps us remember that part of what we are about...

Inspirational

President Obama called for a 'we' nation in his Inauguration Address. ...

Home

I think it's really important to give yourself a very big question that you...

Home

I made a real specific decision when I came out of school and most artists were ...

Friendship

Friendship is a wildly underrated medication.