“I could always open shows, perform through the middle, and close shows.” ShowsMiddle Author:Ethel Waters
“The greatest acts in colored show business had long made Harlem their home and favorite stamping ground.” LongMadeShowsHomeShow BusinessHarlem Author:Ethel Waters
“We show girls were forced to live in whorehouses in each town, no other accommodations being available.” ShowsGirlTownsAvailableAccommodations Author:Ethel Waters
“There is a great supply of amateur undertakers in show business.” ShowsBusinessShow BusinessUndertaker 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
“Though I was excited about the Sojourner Truth play, it was not reassuring to think that my entire future might depend on the success of that one show.” ThinkingPlayShowsMightSuccessDependsExcitedReassuringSojourners Author:Ethel Waters
