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Inspired by Alex Haley's 'Roots,' at the age of 11 I began a handwritten Middle Passage story called 'Lawdy, Lawdy, Make Us Free.' I was raised by civil rights activists with a very strong sense of racial history and consciousness.

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Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: author
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: January 5, 1966

Topics

AgeHistoryRootsFreeStoryStrong

I remember before I did 'Boston Public,' I couldn't get seen for drama. Once I'd done 'Boston Public,' I couldn't get seen for a comedy.

Jessalyn Gilsig

ComedyRememberDramaDoneBoston

I used to go to the U.S. Open on my birthdays and sit in the nosebleeds.

Andy Roddick

GoOpenSitBirthdaysUsed

There's a reason that male golfers don't compete against female golfers. They're in a league of their own, and it would end in tears. It's time to apply this logic to the online world.

Steve Bannon

TimeTearsWorldEndLogicReason

Smoke 'em if you got 'em.

Tre Cool

YouSmokeGot

Once you have a child, you change so much along the way, you don't even recognize yourself by the time they're ready to move out!

Ron Taffel

ChangeTimeYourselfChildYouWay

I would serve a selection of cakes, scones, and small sandwiches for afternoon tea. High tea is usually served between 5 P.M. and 6 P.M., replacing an evening meal - it is more substantial.

Mary Berry

TeaSmallEveningMoreMealHigh

An ounce of hypocracy is worth a pound of ambition.

Michael Korda

AmbitionWorthPoundOunce

Your basic, well-made novel by Ian McEwan or Jonathan Franzen just bores me silly.

David Shields

MeSillyJustYourBasicNovel

Sometimes I don't go into the studio for quite a while because I haven't found enough good songs. They have to have a certain caliber and connect with me because I'm going to be playing them for the rest of my life. I start off with a circle of friends whose songs I love anyway.

Bonnie Raitt

LifeLoveGoodMeStartRest

I have really become a huge believer in the power of open source.

Peter Levine

PowerBecomeOpenSourceOpen Source

I'm not the new Penelope Cruz. I'm Paz Vega. There's only one Penelope and she's marvellous.

Paz Vega

NewSheOnlyMarvellousCruz

People step on my feet, and I say I'm sorry.

Nina Tassler

StepPeopleSorryFeetSay

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