"Although there are those who wish to ban my books because I have used language that is painful, I have chosen to use the language that was spoken during the period, for I refuse to whitewash history. The language was painful and life was painful for many African Americans, including my family. I remember the pain."

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Source : Mildred D. Taylor (2001). “The Land”, p.17, Penguin

Mildred D. Taylor

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“I needed to be able to hear the mix before you do - that's when I came up with the "peek-a-boo" system.”

Source : "Grandmaster Flash breaks down Netflix’s new series 'The Get Down'". Interview with Alan Light, www.motherjones.com. July 2016.
“I kept saying that I want to be a singer, singer, singer. Someone told me, "Noooo, you move as an actress!" I believe that happens to a lot of people. People have a multiplicity of gifts, but I think people in your life are telling you which one you should focus on. I just got done talking with my group of water walkers about this. If you focus on one of your gifts, that one gift will be the catalyst to open up opportunities for the other gift.”
“To the soul that knows its own divinity, all else must gravitate”
“The well-mannered man never puts out his hand in greeting until a lady extends hers. This is a test of good breeding that is constantly applied. ... The first move in the direction of cordiality must come from the lady, the whole code of behaviour being based on the assumption that she is the social superior.”
“Gareth Jellyman of Mansfield Town has been sent off, hope he doesn't throw a wobbly!”
“Bill Hicks is a huge influence. I love him.”
“The almighty dollar, that great object of universal devotion.”
“Maxi dresses are also my best friend. They take me from my morning coffee, to the beach, to nighttime.”

Source : "All-American Beauty Hilary Rhoda Gives Up Her Style Secrets". Interview with Kerry Pieri, www.harpersbazaar.com. June 19, 2012.

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