Quotes from Emayatzy E. Corinealdi

God has always been the head of my life, even before I knew it.

I like what looks good on me and, as a result, I don't find myself drawn to one specific designer all the time.

Climbing trees is still one of my favorite things to do. A tree and a good book and I'm happy.

I just love drama. I love the idea of exploring relationships, whatever they may be. That's fun for me.

I would love to try my hand at directing and even producing in some kind of way. Something about that intrigues me, but for directing I could completely see myself trying.

Not long ago someone said I should shorten it to just Emma. But I really, really love my name. From as far as I can remember, my parents have taught me to be really proud of my name.

I'm a tomboy at the end of the day, so anything that causes me to have to run around, fight people, roll in the dirt, hop a fence - I'm all for it. So I really would love to do an action film.

I remember thinking, in Kansas my name will be Evett - which is my middle name. I didn't want to explain to anyone how to say Em-a-yat-zee.