"My mother said I was a weird child. I had about 15 imaginary friends and talked to myself, a lot. I still do sometimes - I love the power of pretend. Now I channel all those voices into my characters. It's probably a saner outlet."
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Playwrights from the United StatesAfrican AmericansWomen activists from the United StatesActresses from MemphisJournalists from Memphis
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On gravitating towards the dramatic arts even at an early age in āKatori Hall: 'I've had two hours sleep!'ā in The Guardian (2010 Mar 23)
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