Rosario Dawson [actor]

By: Julian Chavez | August 24, 2009 | Ten by Ten

Why do you think religion has caused so much turmoil in the world?
Religion is sometimes used as a way to fight each other and can be really corrupt.  Instead, it should be about creating a sense of community and being good to one another.

Who is your favorite author and why?
Hermann Hesse. I think I’m drawn to his work because, in it, characters are on that search for meaning and the exploration of one’s self. That or penis envy.

What is the single most regrettable decision you have ever made?
I’ve always wanted to go to college. I’ve learned to let go of this regret because I am happy with the place I’m at in my life and career, but I want to do it some day.

What is your definition of happiness?
Just being aware, present and not self-involved — that satisfaction you get when you’ve just had a great meal and awesome conversation.

You can choose five people, dead or alive, to have dinner with. Who would they be and why?
Noam Chomsky, Dalai Lama, Maya Angelou, Nelson Mandela and Frida Kahlo. What an amazing conversation that would be!

Define love in as few words as possible…
Love is being fearless. It’s the most precious thing in the world.

What do you fear most?
I fear that something might happen to my friends or family, especially to my mom or grandmother. That’s why I am just so deeply affected by what happened to Jennifer Hudson’s family. I want to send her my blessings. That is my worst nightmare. It is for that reason that I am proactive with so many organizations.

Favorite quote?
“The journey is the destination” – Dan Eldon.

Do you think there is life on other planets?
I’d imagine so, but maybe not. Maybe we are unique. I love thinking that life on other planets is just as likely as life on ours. I wonder because there are lots of other planets and suns out there.

What do you consider America’s biggest threat?
Complacency!  We need people to organize, volunteer and build community.  These are hard times and they’ll be even harder if we don’t work together.  Let’s not lose the momentum of this election. One person can’t fix these problems just like one person didn’t create them. Together we can really make change.

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