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Carey

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Posted on Thursday, February 27, 2003 - 06:22 pm:

Thump, don't worry about it, we all get caught up into what we are saying and sometimes mis-speak. But if you do happen to run across something that supports your statement, gloat away, it won't be the first time *LOL*.

Now about Whoopie and her being picked to play the part of Celie. I have to disagree with your opinion that she would not have been picked had it been a black Director. This whole subject of picking light skinned women over darker ones is based on the premise that light skinned women are somehow more pleasant and acceptable looking than their darker counterparts. I could agree with your assessment had not the author painted a vivid image of Celie, of which Whoopie fell squarely within. In this instance it could not have been a light skinned actress. I know it's probably been awhile since you've read the book but who did you see as Celie or who would you have picked? It could well be that you also would have chosen Whoopie but are simply saying that maybe a different Director would not have.

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