Anna Deavere Smith

Biography

Quotes

  • Racism has been for everyone like a horrible, tragic car crash, and we've all been heavily sedated from it. If we don't come into consciousness of this tragedy, there's going to be a violent awakening we don't want. The question is, can we wake up?
  • People who are sick, or who have been sick, or have come close to death have a lot to say - and they want you to hear it.
  • Learning is a tunnel experience that makes us think more broadly.
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