When I attack a role, be it TV, film or stage, the first thing I say is, I … - Cicely Tyson

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Cicely Tyson

When I attack a role, be it TV, film or stage, the first thing I say is, I don't want to know anything. If it's good I don't want to hear it; if it's bad I don't want to hear it. The only thing either thing can do is distract me. I like to stay focused

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