Somehow, the things my mother wanted to do, the release in evangelism she sought with such frenzy, were transferred to me.

Only those who are being burned know what fire is like.

When you dominate other people's emotions, the time has to come when you will have to pay, and heavily, for that privilege.

I could always open shows, perform through the middle, and close shows.

We show girls were forced to live in whorehouses in each town, no other accommodations being available.

I don't care to dress up except when it is necessary or good for my business.

There is a certain type of white Southerner who respects certain Negro individuals.