I'm an actress: I'm used to being independent, doing for myself.

LaChanze

Categorized in : Myself Being Doing Independent

I was a very ambitious, young actor, grateful and getting out there, working hard. I was single-minded in pursuit of my career. I am also the oldest of seven and had this extreme responsibility for everyone around me. I was a caregiver and not taking care of myself as much as I should have.

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I try to take time to find joy out of life, and I don't take a day for granted like I used to.

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It's still hard for me to think about Sept. 11 sometimes. I'm still angry. It's hard to watch my daughters, Celia and Zaya, grow up and know they'll never see their father. They'll always be 9/11 girls, and I wish I could shield them from that. Everyone has an immediate pity for them. It is a sad thing, but the girls are also so happy.

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I'm from a part of Florida that is very close to Georgia in the panhandle area. I have a very colorful Southern family.

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I have a very strong connection with God, very strong sense of my faith.

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