Bullseye with Jessie Thorn is a production of MaximumFun.org and is distributed by NPR.

I'm Jessie Thorn, it's Bullseye.

Rosie Bres is maybe one of the most fascinating people we've ever had on Bullseye. She's a native

of Bushwick Brooklyn and she's performed on stage and screen. She was nominated for an Academy

Award for her role in 1993's Fearless. She had iconic parts and white men can't jump and do the right thing.

She's been a host on ABC's The View, served as Grand Marshal of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, and she's an incredible dancer.

She was even the choreographer on In Living Color. Through all that creative work, one thing is clear.

Rosie Perez is a deliberate brave artist who carries with her a commanding presence when she performs.

And of course, she has one of the most unmistakable voices ever.

In the interview you're about to hear, we aren't going to talk much about the fact that she's a great singer.

She has one of the most unmistakable voices ever.

In the interview you're about to hear, we aren't going to talk much about Rosie's acting career, but let's start with a little bit from one of her most memorable performances.

Here she is playing Tina in the all-time classic Do the Right Thing.

My cool movie has alcohol up wait a minute. First of all, it's too hot, right?

If you think I'm going to let you get some, put your clothes on and leave here and not for your black ass.

Another week, you must be vulgar.

I see you tomorrow.

You're right, and my name is Boo Boo the fool.

So no nasty, huh?

No.

Tina, let's do something else.

What?

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