Only those who are being burned know what fire is like.
We never had a bathtub. Mom would bathe me in the wooden or tin washtub in the kitchen, or in a big lard can.
My aunts lived on liquor and seldom felt like eating much. I don't know what's wrong about a kid stealing when he's hungry.
I don't care to dress up except when it is necessary or good for my business.
Today I blame only certain agents for my long eclipse as a public entertainer.
Though I was excited about the Sojourner Truth play, it was not reassuring to think that my entire future might depend on the success of that one show.