“Even while I'm really interested in playing female characters that are...” — Tessa Thompson Quote

“Even while I'm really interested in playing female characters that are varied and interesting and dynamic, I'm not of the mind that you always want to play strong female characters. I think I just want to play characters that are interesting, and not all people are 'strong.'”

“Fashion is a funny thing to talk about. I think what you wear is definitely an extension of you, but I also think it's totally arbitrary.”

“'Dear White People' started a conversation about race. It's such a difficult thing to talk about, especially in America because of our history. I love that you can confront it with humour and with satire.”

“We are all human and I want to relate that message to all people.”

“All people who worship Allah, not each other, are equal before Him. We are entrusted to spread this message and to extend that call to all the people.”

“All people believe in America, jobs, creating energy here, not being dependent on foreign energy sources.”