Danai Gurira Quotes

A zombie apocalypse isn't the most jovial situation.

I've always been extremely physically active.

I got an M.F.A. in acting from NYU, and part of our training is to learn how to use swords in combat situations in a performance and Shakespeare plays where you have to fight.

If you're a fighter, you recognize a fighter.

I write about African women, that's really my topic. I have no shame or qualm in it because it's a very underrepresented topic, which is part of the reason I started to write.

People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so.

You look at women like Lena Dunham, you look at how women are kind of crafting their own space on the screen. I want to add to that.

I always used to say hybrids would rule the world - people who have an understanding of many cultures and can relate to them with ease. And then along came Obama.

My favorite TV shows are Orange Is the New Black, House of Cards, Modern Family, and Veep.

My assumption is I'm not going to be recognized. But when I am, I'm like, "Dang, you know who I am?" I always think I look so different.

Zimbabweans are so smart and witty and able to weave together tons of situations and experiences into terminologies that are just utterly original.

You Americans, you have no idea how much your stuff infiltrates the rest of the world!

I hate horror movies! I avoid them like the plague. I don't like getting scared.

I love writing for other actors, women of African descent and people who are generally underrepresented.

Back in the day, I used to read 'Archie,' but I haven't been a comic book aficionado.

The best characters are always wretchedly flawed

My artistic spirit is not nurtured by blogospheres.

I create fictional narratives, but it's based on literal people.

I've always been attracted to action stuff.

I don't care about the quality of the film as a whole, but I loved 'Salt.' I loved it!