Asking what I considered an impossible salary when I didn't want to work for someone has boosted my pay again and again. Ethel Waters boostconsiderimpossible Change image and share on social
All the men in my life have been two things: an epic and an epidemic. Ethel Waters epicepidemiclife Change image and share on social
We are all gifted. That is our inheritance. Ethel Waters giftinheritance Change image and share on social
The white audiences thought I was white, my features being what they are, and at every performance I'd have to take off my gloves to prove I was a spade. Ethel Waters audiencefeatureglove Change image and share on social
Today or any day that phone may ring and bring good news. Ethel Waters bringdaygood Change image and share on social
You are a person of the greatest importance when you are a mother of a family. Just do your job right and your kids will love you. Ethel Waters familygreatimportance Change image and share on social
Mom never quit on me. My only regret is that she didn't live long enough to share some of the money and comforts my work in show business has brought me. Ethel Waters bringbusinesscomfort Change image and share on social
Elia Kazan understood my problems. He was able to bring out the very best in me. He gave me credit for my intelligence. Ethel Waters bringcreditelia Change image and share on social
It has been an ache and a joy both to look over this big shoulder of mine at all my yesterdays. Ethel Waters achebigjoy Change image and share on social
Mom was the greatest influence of my childhood. She wanted to save me from the vice, lust, and drinking that was all about me. Ethel Waters childhooddrinkgreat Change image and share on social
