"Every now and then you get a nice Jewish kid who likes black people and they would come in, and it would be a stream of them, and have black friends and really feel the black struggle on the acting tip and it's a reason why all of us are not dying in the movie"
- Mike Epps
About this Quote
In this quote, comic Mike Epps is talking about the existence of diversity in the show business. He points out a specific kind of person, a "great Jewish kid," who breaks the stereotype of not being accepting of other races. Epps notes that these individuals would enter the industry and bring with them a group of black buddies, revealing their genuine interest and understanding of the struggles faced by the black neighborhood. He believes that this diversity and understanding is what prevents all of the characters in motion pictures from being portrayed as passing away, as it includes depth and authenticity to the storytelling. Epps is highlighting the significance of diversity and representation in the show business and how it can positively impact the stories being told.
This quote is written / told by Mike Epps somewhere between November 18, 1970 and today. He/she was a famous Comedian from USA.
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