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

That's a powerful lucky rabbit's foot. I got the part in Gone With the Wind because of it. I got my Warner contract, thanks to it.

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

Every actor and actress is possessed of the absorbing passion to create something distinctive and unique.

I'm letting no man handle my bank account.

I don't belong on this earth. I always feel out of place - like a visitor.

I sincerely hope that I shall always be a credit to my race and the motion picture industry.