Quotes from Jasmine Cephas Jones

Ever since I did 'Hamilton' I'm really specific with the projects that I choose and the characters I choose and how they're portrayed. I was meaningful with my craft before, but I think after doing something that can change people, the direction in how I go within this business has changed too.

My mom lives on a mountain in the Catskills.

Speaking my truth. I think that's the number one thing, man. That's my 2018 mantra. Speak your truth, because you hold all that in, it's going to destroy you.

It's inspiring to play a woman who stands up for herself.

Oh my God, when I auditioned for 'Hamilton,' I kept messing up the words to 'Say No To This.'

Sometimes, you go into an audition, and sometimes you're just not on it completely 100 percent.

You have to try things! You have to jump off the edge and run through your fear.

My style changes constantly, but I always love a baggy, ripped-up vintage jean with combat boots and a button-up shirt.

I took my dad's name to carry on his legacy because acting feels like something I'm meant to do. I want to try everything.