‘Othello’ Rehearsals Made Difficult After Denzel Washington Bit His Tongue “Almost Half-Off” Months Ago: “Got A Little Flap In There Now”

I bit my tongue almost half-off a few months ago, he said.

Its affecting my speech.

It forces me to slow down …

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I have a line: Whither will you that I go to answer this your charge?

It has affected everything.

Its like I got a little flap in there now.

Are you kidding me?

Oh, Im so upset,' he said, feigning dissatisfaction.