Why should I complain about making $700 a week playing a maid? If I didn't, I'd be making $7 a week being one.

My desire for the part of Mammy was not dominated by selfishness for Hollywood has been good to me and I am grateful

In playing the part of Mammy, I tried to make her a living, breathing character, the way she appeared to me in the book

I did my best, and God did the rest.

Bob Hope, Red Skelton, and Eddie Cantor... help us keep our balance.

I'd rather play a maid than be one.

When I was 8 years old, I knew what I was going to be—an actress.