Gabourey Sidibe of 'Precious'

I almost turned down the interview because "Precious" was so intense and emotionally draining; I wasn't interested in having a super-serious conversation about heavy issues. Fortunately that's a mistake I didn't make. Sidibe was full of personality, cheerful and funny, becoming one of 2009's most fun and most surprising interviews. <br> <br> <a target="_blank" href="http://chicago.metromix.com/movies/article/q-and-a-gabourey/1581821/content"><b>Click here for the full Q&A</b></a>

I almost turned down the interview because "Precious" was so intense and emotionally draining; I wasn't interested in having a super-serious conversation about heavy issues. Fortunately that's a mistake I didn't make. Sidibe was full of personality, cheerful and funny, becoming one of 2009's most fun and most surprising interviews.

Click here for the full Q&A

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