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

Putting a little time aside for clean fun and good humor is very necessary to relieve the tensions of our time.

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.

A woman's gifts will make room for her.

As for those grapefruit and buttermilk diets, I'll take roast chicken and dumplings.