If you think about what acting is supposed to be, my job is to disappear. Anna Deavere Smith actdisappearjob Change image and share on social
I am lucky: I have fantastic doctors and a fantastic dentist. Anna Deavere Smith dentistdoctorfantastic Change image and share on social
The American idea is as promising, imaginative, and full of the unexpected as the land itself. The land represents freedom - the frontier, the ability to make a new future with your own bare hands. Anna Deavere Smith abilityamericanbare Change image and share on social
I think some of our most talented people are not going to pick the arts as a way that they're going to spend their lives. Anna Deavere Smith artlivepeople Change image and share on social
I am interested in personal stories because that's when people become expressive, spontaneous and heartfelt. Anna Deavere Smith expressiveheartfeltinterest Change image and share on social
I see myself as not a typical theater person, but a person who uses the theater as a place to meet people and explore ideas. Anna Deavere Smith exploreideameet Change image and share on social
Listening is not just hearing what someone tells you word for word. You have to listen with a heart. I don't want that to sound touchy-feely; it is not. It is very hard work. Anna Deavere Smith feelyhardhear Change image and share on social
You know, interesting minds usually do hold more than one idea at a time. Anna Deavere Smith holdideainterest Change image and share on social
I think we need leadership that helps us remember that part of what we are about is caring about more than the person right next to us, but the folks across the way. Anna Deavere Smith carefolkhelp Change image and share on social
I mean, I think that - as an actress, in particular, I'm basically a fool, and I see the world upside down. Anna Deavere Smith actressbasicallyfool Change image and share on social