A Quote by Danai Gurira

I went to grad school because I wanted to learn the rules so I would know how to break them. Breaking the rules is saying, 'I'm breaking in, OK? I'm breaking in your very comfortable little house over here, and I'm going to take a room.'

Danai Gurira

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Danai Gurira
American - Actress
Born: February 14, 1978

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