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Next for Academy Award nominee Gabourey Sidibe: 'A nap'

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From USA Today:

Gabourey Sidibe, 26, is just one of those people who apparently take even the most overwhelming moments in life in stride. Such as being Oscar-nominated as best actress for her film debut as a horribly abused Harlem teen in Precious.

Ask her how it feels to be up for an academy award, and she says, "I don't know yet. It's not that different from the others" -- meaning the countless glamorous awards ceremonies she has attended recently.

As for co-mingling at such events with more seasoned stars, the former receptionist and grad student says, "It is a little weird. They only exist on TV. And they are way taller than I thought." She giggles. "Not ususally," she adds..

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