"When I attack a role, be it TV, film or stage, the first thing I say is, I don't want to know anything. If it's good I don't want to hear it; if it's bad I don't want to hear it. The only thing either thing can do is distract me. I like to stay focused."
Cicely Tyson was an American actress known for portraying strong Black women on stage and screen. Her notable works include The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, Sounder, and Roots. She received numerous honors, including an Honorary Academy Award.