“Whoever you are, whatever you are, become more of it. I truly believe that. As soon as you can find out who that is I think it is most important to dive right into yourself into that, whittle away, polish it up, hone it, and just become yourself as soon as you can.”
We talk with Grammy winner and Lortel and Drama League nominee Nathan Lee Graham about finding the universal impact in specific stories, fighting for better written roles, and becoming the truest version of yourself as soon as you can, (plus some Sweet Home Alabama memories, just for 7th grade Felicia.)
Recommendation: James Baldwin’s work and his “I Am Not Your Negro” documentary, South African soprano Pretty Yende
Shout out: Tarell Alvin McCraney
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