It's so nice to get flowers while you can still smell the fragrance.
I don't have to be an imitation of a white woman that Hollywood sort of hoped I'd become. I'm me, and I'm like nobody else.
My identity is very clear to me now, I am a black woman.
Count Basie isn't just a man, or even just a band. He's a way of life.
Every color I can think of and nationality, we were all touched by Dr. King because he made us like each other and respect each other.
A little nepotism never hurt nobody, honey. If you got it, use it. Press on with it. Remind them of it.