162 Quotes by Tracee Ellis Ross


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    I think that complicated, nuanced, deep, heavy - that's the place to go. That's what makes a great show. That's what all of us deal with in life.

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    Human rights, race relations, gender politics, health care, and foreign policy - it's a lot to keep track of, and yet all of these things affect us in our daily lives. Making sense of everything requires meticulous unpacking of feelings, delicate navigation of social norms, and a community of love to help along the way.

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    I always had a thin frame, but when you hit 40 and eat french fries three days in a row, it's like, 'What happened?'

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    My natural disposition is pretty joyful, but you know, I have bad days and sad moments like anybody else.

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    There are things about my body that I don't love, but I'm not trying to look perfect every day - I'm trying to look like me!

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    My weight fluctuates. I have years where I wear a size 10, and years where I wear a size 4.

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    In the context of our world, sizes 8 and 10 are teeny, but not for Hollywood. I had to ask myself, 'Do I want to be somebody who worries about what I'm eating? Or do I want to find a balance where I can be healthy and not consumed by that and maybe have to buy some larger pants?' I bought new pants.

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