I was born and raised in Nigeria. We lived in England when I was 3 and 4, and I would go to summer school every year in Switzerland.
Toks OlagundoyeAll my friends are funny, witty, fun-loving people. As are my parents, and the people I work with. I get at least a couple of good laughs in every day.
Toks OlagundoyeMy accent has changed my whole life. When I was younger it was very Nigerian, then when we went to England it was very British.
Toks OlagundoyeComedy has always been something I love, but for some reason - probably because of the British accent - I've always been pushed toward more period work.
Toks OlagundoyeMy name is very specific to my family. I'm very proud of being Nigerian. I understand that most people can't pronounce it, but that's OK.
Toks OlagundoyeI think I have a very strange, hybrid accent, and I've worked very hard to get a solid American accent, which is what I use most of the time.
Toks OlagundoyeBe sure of what you want work hard, be ready to pick yourself up, do not take rejection personally, be as prepared as you can, always be learning, and eliminate negative people from your life regardless of who they are.
Toks OlagundoyeI'm an avid shoe fan. I got my first pair of Louboutins as a birthday gift from Jami Gertz.
Toks OlagundoyeBe sure of what you want, focus, work hard, be ready to pick yourself up, do not take rejection personally, be as prepared as you can, always be learning, and eliminate negative people from your life regardless of who they are.
Toks OlagundoyeThe only way to come to a full acceptance and understanding of yourself is to embrace your own culture, quirks and differences while learning about those around you and exploring, incorporating and embracing their cultures, differences, quirks, etcetera.
Toks OlagundoyeWith me, it's clothing and makeup and hair and all that stuff that inform how the character moves and feels.
Toks OlagundoyeI identify myself as a Nigerian because that is where I was born and raised and where my family still lives.
Toks OlagundoyeWhen I'm just walking around, I swap between the British and the American, and when I'm with my family I'm with my Nigerian accent.
Toks OlagundoyeBasically, we are all different and we all have something to learn and it doesn't mean people need to change who you are but one should be open to new things and, above all, tolerance and understanding are essential for growth and happiness.
Toks OlagundoyeI am Constantly afraid, but it's a big driving force in my life. I'm more likely to try and tackle a fear than let it control me.
Toks OlagundoyeWhen I'm in heels - and I live in heels - I take on a different posture, a different attitude, different energy.
Toks OlagundoyeI've several times had jobs that I thought were going to be my big break, and it didn't pan out.
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