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André De Shields: Breaking The Methuselah Code | LGBTQ+ Elders Project
Jun 28, 2022
Broadway veteran and long-term survivor of HIV, André De Shields, discusses his career, typecasting, and his Tony Award-winning role in Hadestown. He reflects on his journey towards self-acceptance, confronts mortality and the Methuselah Code, explores the concept of breaching the impossible, delves into the desire for romantic relationships, and discusses intimacy, aging, and representing black man majesty.
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- Andre De Shields found a role in the musical 'Hadestown' that allowed him to showcase his full range of talents and break the 'magical Negro' stereotype.
- Andre De Shields emphasizes the importance of living authentically, pursuing miracles, and breaking barriers.
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Three Cardinal Rules for Longevity
Andre de Shields shares three cardinal rules for his ability and longevity. The first rule is to surround yourself with people whose eyes light up when they see you coming. The second rule is that slowly is the fastest way to get to where you want to be. And the third rule is that the top of one mountain is the bottom of the next, so keep climbing.
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