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I need to see my own beauty and to continue to be reminded that I am enough, that I am worthy of love without effort, that I am beautiful, that the texture of my hair and that the shape of my curves, the size of my lips, the color of my skin, and the feelings that I have are all worthy and okay.Tracee Ellis Ross
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I feel like our culture is so good at pulling other people down and being so judgmental, but there's space for all of us to be who we are. There's space for us to celebrate each other and root for each other and not take each other down.Tracee Ellis Ross
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In my late 20s, I realized that I had a very clear social conscience and strong opinions about things like diversity, equality, and education, and while I tried to become more politically literate, I just couldn't catch on. It felt like I had walked into a movie that had already started, and no one would explain what had happened.Tracee Ellis Ross
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I'm trying to find a little joy and happiness, a lot of giggles - and maybe some pretty shoes.Tracee Ellis Ross
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As I get older, the more I stay focused on the acceptance of myself and others, and choose compassion over judgment and curiosity over fear.Tracee Ellis Ross
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Lily Tomlin was one of the early comedy greats who influenced my courage to be the person I am.Tracee Ellis Ross
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Red carpet is a little bit scary. It's not about expression. It's about taking a pretty picture in a really weird, awkward way, with so many people watching. It's a glamorous part of the job, but it requires its own kind of courage.Tracee Ellis Ross
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I think my biggest tip - and I consider it a part of my beauty routine - is getting my sleep, without a doubt. I do a true eight hours.Tracee Ellis Ross
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My natural disposition is pretty joyful, but you know, I have bad days and sad moments like anybody else.Tracee Ellis Ross
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Because of my unique experience as my mom's child, the beginning of my journey was more about me trying to figure out who I was on my own. My mom is one of the greatest moms and so supportive of all my siblings and of all of us being who we are, and not who she wanted us to be.Tracee Ellis Ross
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I don't really talk about my personal life. It's a strange and funny and weird thing. Sometimes you have a conversation with someone and the paparazzi snaps a picture of you and people decide you're dating. If I try to answer everything people say, I would be up all night.Tracee Ellis Ross
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In this day and age, I ask anyone I date right away: 'Are you married? Are you in a relationship with anyone? Does anyone think they're in a relationship with you?' And by the way, if someone says, 'Yes, I am dating other people, ' that's not necessarily a deal breaker. But you have to communicate it, not hide it.Tracee Ellis Ross