84 Quotes by Daveed Diggs

The way we make history exciting to learn about is by breaking down the barriers that are already set up between these people.

History is about who tells it.

There's this thing about authenticity when you rap, right? Whether or not it's real, it has to feel real.

That's what hip-hop is - it's about meeting the music where you are, and then you add on top of that. It's about coming at it with your full self.

My mom is a white Jewish lady, and my dad is black. The cultures never seemed separate - I had a lot of mixed friends. When I was young, I identified with being Jewish, but I embraced my dad's side, too.

There's a lot of spaces that care about what kids are buying. There are a lot of spaces that care about what kids are watching. But there aren't a lot of spaces that care about what kids are saying.

I warm up a lot harder for a Clipping show than I ever did for 'Hamilton.'

The act of being nice to somebody at Starbucks is actually a huge thing. It's a real change you can effect in somebody's life every day.

I miss doing a straight play.