I had two roles for which I compromised.

History passes the final judgment

My mother was the most amazing person. She taught me to be kind to other women. She believed in family. She was with my father from the first day they met. All that I am, she taught me.

I sometimes like the pictures photographers take of me.

My autobiography was simply the story of my life.

I am not a hugely religious person, but I believe that there is a oneness with everything. And because there is this oneness, it is possible that my mother is the principal reason for my life.

I couldn't adjust to the racism in Florida. It was so blatant... I had never been so described as Florida described me.