When I played Imunique on 'Love That Girl,' that was on the other side of comedy - loud and out there. Bresha Webb More Quotes by Bresha Webb More Quotes From Bresha Webb Shows in the '70s and '80s were a lot more provocative. Shows that are coming out now - like 'Black-Ish,' 'The Carmichael Show' - are showcasing people of color in a new way. It's not stereotypical. Bresha Webb newcolorpeopleway When I go to Atlanta, I'm famous. I can get on a flight, anything. Because they're watching every show, and if you're black, you famous. Bresha Webb goyoublacki-can I started off in drama, and there are so many women that I admire. Women in this industry are gladiators. Cicely Tyson, Viola Davis, Taraji Henson, Regina Hall, Regina King. Bresha Webb kingadmirewomendrama Tracy Ullman, I grew up watching her shows and standup and improv and specials. Bette Midler and Whoopi Goldberg. They inspire me to do it all. I always wanted to do it all; I never wanted to be put in a box. Bresha Webb nevermealwaysinspire I went to Baltimore School of the Arts, which is known for discovering Tupac and Jada Pinkett-Smith. Bresha Webb whichartsknownschool A little bit about my family: We didn't really come from much, and we didn't take family trips to California, so my first trip to California was actually my first day of school. Bresha Webb aboutdayfamilyschool I love '80s rock music. I was fascinated with Stevie Nicks when I was growing up. Bresha Webb rockgrowing-upmusiclove If you really want to be an actress, go to school. I think it's great what people are doing on YouTube, but don't forget to go to class. Have a vision for yourself, but don't forget to do the work. Bresha Webb yourselfyouworkpeople I was very vocal about what I wanted to do at a very young age. I wanted to be inside of the television set. I didn't know being on TV was being an actor. Bresha Webb insideknowagetelevision It's just been a lot of hard work and lot of auditions. A lot of ups and downs, but a lot of ups, and I'm really happy for my downs, too. I'm really thankful. Bresha Webb hard-workworkhappythankful My whole thing as a performer is to affect people, whether I make you cry or I make you laugh. I would love to make you think. Bresha Webb laughyoulovepeople That's my mission: to make you feel something. Bresha Webb missionsomethingfeelyou I remember watching television when I was younger, and I felt like there were things TV tackled first, and then it would happen to me in real life, and I felt prepared. Bresha Webb merememberlifetelevision I like doing roles that stretch me. Bresha Webb doinglikemeroles Jamie Foxx. He's been very much a mentor and friend, and we've worked together several times. He's just been such an influence in my career. There's nothing that man can't do, and that's something I would like to reflect in my career. Bresha Webb friendnothingmantogether I'm just a regular Baltimore chick who believed in God enough to follow her dreams. Bresha Webb followdreamsenoughgod
