Not one role that I’ve played has been written specifically for me.

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Taye Diggs, the American actor, is saying that none of the roles he has played were created just for him. The characters he has portrayed were originally written for someone else, and he was chosen to perform those parts instead. Diggs means that he has never had a role that was tailor-made or customized specifically for him.

About Taye Diggs

Taye Diggs is an acclaimed American actor known for his roles in popular musicals, TV shows, and films. From his breakout performance in Rent to his recent lead role in All American, Diggs has showcased his versatility and talent on stage and screen over the past few decades.

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Like I went out to a predominantly black club last night and nobody said anything and I was wishing somebody would so that someone would dance with me.

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But then all that died down and as far as casting was concerned it didn’t really matter that I had been on Broadway.

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I jump at any chance to go back into theater.

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On the set I never know what day of the week it is.

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I’m always up for going back to the stage.

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All my friends from my past would know me as Scott Diggs.

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