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Annie Elizabeth Delany

"There are certain stereotypes that are offensive. Some of them don't worry me, though. For instance, I have always thought that Mammy character in Gone with the Wind was mighty funny. And I just loved "Amos 'n' Andy" on the radio. So you see, I have enough confidence in myself that those things did not bother me. I could laugh."

Source : Sarah Louise Delany, Annie Elizabeth Delany, Amy Hill Hearth (1993). “Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years”, p.16, Kodansha America

Annie Elizabeth Delany

#Character Quotes #Wind Quotes #Laughing Quotes

“Too many people feel that where you start out dictates where you should end up. I was on welfare and just shy of 19 when my first daughter was born, but I was encouraged to take advantage of my ability and drive and remained in school.”
“Do not let a leader lead you on a bad path.”
“The two men who have done the greatest harm to the world are Christ and Columbus. Christ taught us guilt and sacrifice, to live only in the other world, and Columbus discovered America and materialism.”
“I started writing to please myself, a story I would like to read, and that is still true.”
“I know it's an artistic cliche, but every time I look at my past work, I want to projectile vomit.”
“A diplomatic peace is not yet the real peace. It is an essential step in the peace process leading towards a real peace.”
“Enjoy the joy of being enjoyed by God.”
“Is all the world jails and churches?”

Source : "Song: Vietnow (Evil Empire)". October 1997.

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