We are all gifted. That is our inheritance.

Somehow, the things my mother wanted to do, the release in evangelism she sought with such frenzy, were transferred to me.

Today or any day that phone may ring and bring good news.

All my life I've been prejudiced against wealthy people.

Though I was excited about the Sojourner Truth play, it was not reassuring to think that my entire future might depend on the success of that one show.

There was one emotional outlet my people always had when they had the blues. That was singing.