“That was the first time she was given the opportunity to use what I think is still an underrated talent.”

— Halle Berry

James Foley, on Berry's performance in Monster's Ball — reported in Steven Rea (April 28, 2007) "The days are sweet for Berry", The Courier Mail, p. M04.
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