I nursed a worthless, pint drinker for twelve years and when my lazy, life-sucking, daddy finally died, I swore to God with tears in my eyes I'd never marry one. And then I did.
Kathryn StockettThe day your child says she hates you, and every child will go through the phase, it kicks like a foot in the stomach.
Kathryn StockettLord, I never seen blue hair on a black woman before or since. Leroy say you look like a cracker from outer space.
Kathryn StockettI always order the banned books from a black market dealer in California, figuring if the State of Mississippi banned them, they must be good.
Kathryn StockettI listened wide-eyed, stupid. Glowing by her voice in the dim light. If chocolate was a sound, it would've been Constantine's voice singing. If singing was a color, it would've been the color of that chocolate.
Kathryn StockettMiss Celia stares down into the pot like she's looking for her future. "Are you happy, Minny?" "Why you ask me funny questions like that?" "But are you?" "Course I's happy. You happy too. Big house, big yard, husband looking after you." I frown at Miss Celia and I make sure she can see it. Because ain't that white people for you, wondering if they are happy ENOUGH.
Kathryn Stockett