“When I got my first Broadway gig, I called home to tell my mama the news. She said sh always knew I'd be a big star and hung up the phone. She didn't even give me the chance to tell her how much that meant to me. Years later, my sister Robin told me that, after the call, Mama told them I'd be home before I could blink twice.” LoveHateRelationshipsFateMen And WomenLgbtqParents And Children Book:Walking in My Joy: In These Streets Source: Walking in My Joy: In These Streets
“It was time to step out of my comfort zone. I was going to meet people face-to-face. The book had received rave reviews from everybody, everywhere. Oops, I did read that four people didn't like it. I'd like to respond to those comments right now. Fuck all four of y'all.” LoveHateRelationshipsFateMen And WomenLgbtqParents And Children Book:Walking in My Joy: In These Streets Source: Walking in My Joy: In These Streets
“...I suddenly heard a horn blow outside. Nobody honks their horns in Sherman Oaks. It's practically social suicide to disturb the peace like that in our community. Ready to fight for my block, I rushed outside to check who in God's name was beeping.” LoveHumorHateRelationshipsFateMen And Women Book:Walking in My Joy: In These Streets Source: Walking in My Joy: In These Streets
“I had recently begun to wear my hair in an Afro again. It was a symbol that screamed, I LOVE ME! I see my curly hair as antennas to God. We always fussing with it, but Black hair is powerful. Black hair is the only thing on the planet that defies gravity.” LoveHumorHateRelationshipsFateMen And Women Book:Walking in My Joy: In These Streets Source: Walking in My Joy: In These Streets
