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“dear little baby of the folks I work for, I got a present for you .. my whole damn life! I'm handin' it over to you & your ma & pa. if you got no money to pay, I wanna stay anyhow, my pleasure is to wait on you forever. to hell with my children & hooray for you!.. you stayin' up all night fixin' up Character Parts for me! givin' 'em what you call dignity! dignity! you know what your dignity is? a black straw hat with a flower stickin' up in front, hands folded cross my stomach, sayin' the same damn fool things .. only nice & easy & proper!" --trouble in mind (1955)”

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Alice Childress
Alice Childress

Alice Childress was an American playwright known for her profound insights into racial and social issues. Her works often focused on the lives of black communities, exploring issues of gender, class, and racial inequality. Childress's works include 'Florence' and 'Florence, Florence', which had a profound impact on the theater world. more

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