When I was growing up, my father would not allow me to get a perm, so I straightened my hair for special occasions. Angela Robinson Read Quote
I’ve done theater most of my career, and I get to see the reaction of the audience right after the show. Angela Robinson Read Quote
It gives me a chance to explore so many dynamics – that’s what we actors dream of doing. So, I love playing the villain. Angela Robinson Read Quote
Playing the villain, bringing her to life, is the most fun because there really are no rules. Angela Robinson Read Quote
I started wearing wigs when I was younger and had a thyroid disease that made my hair fall out. It was devastating. I thought, ‘I could either have an issue with this, or I could go to the store and buy a wig.’ And then I fell in love with wearing them, and I stuck with it even after my hair came back. Angela Robinson Read Quote
I hope we can see African American characters as the diva, as the villain, and also as the praying mother. We are all of those things. We tended to only be the best friend or the neighbor in everybody’s sitcom. Angela Robinson Read Quote
If you grow up saying, ‘I want to be a lawyer,’ everyone says, ‘Let’s give her everything she needs to be a lawyer.’ But if you say ‘I want to be an artist or a dancer or a painter,’ it’s, ‘Oh, she’ll grow out of it.’ Angela Robinson Read Quote