“The greatest acts in colored show business had long made Harlem their home and favorite stamping ground.” LongMadeShowsHomeShow BusinessHarlem Author:Ethel Waters
“Today I blame only certain agents for my long eclipse as a public entertainer.” LongTodayCertainBlameAgentsEntertainersEclipse Author:Ethel Waters
“Twenty-five years is a long time for a girl to live out of a trunk, and after looking over a few houses, I fell in love with one in Southwest Los Angeles.” YearsLongGirlHouseFiveLong TimeTwentiesFive YearsLos AngelesTwenty FiveTrunks Author:Ethel Waters
“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.” LongEnoughShowsBusinessShareRegretMomComfortQuittingShow BusinessNever Quit Author:Ethel Waters
