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Personal Quote: [Excerpt from his commencement speech to the 2015 graduates of Dillard University] Don't be afraid to fail big, to dream big, but remember, dreams without goals, are just dreams. And they ultimately fuel disappointment. I try to give myself a goal every day, sometimes it's just not to curse somebody out. See more [Excerpt from his commencement speech to the 2015 graduates of Dillard University] Don't be afraid to fail big, to dream big, but remember, dreams without goals, are just dreams. And they ultimately fuel disappointment. I try to give myself a goal every day, sometimes it's just not to curse somebody out.

Trivia: Won the 2010 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for "Fences". See more Won the 2010 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for "Fences".

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