Steve McQueen is a genius. And I think that word is overused, but I think with Steve it's rightly used. He's a genius.
Lupita Nyong'oPart of being an artist is that you are always concerned you don't have what it takes. It keeps us honest.
Lupita Nyong'oI have a very ostrich mentality. I feel like I have my head in the sand so no one can see me.
Lupita Nyong'oAs human beings, it is our nature to dream about the future, but there is no future without a healthy nature. It's the common denominator that we all depend on, not just to live but to be happy. That's why we owe it to each other to make sure nature stays healthy.
Lupita Nyong'oI come from a loving, supportive family, and my mother taught me that there are more valuable ways to achieve beauty than just through your external features. She was focused on compassion and respect, and those are the things that ended up translating to me as beauty. Beautiful people have many advantages, but so do friendly people.... I think beauty is an expression of love.
Lupita Nyong'o