Ruby Dee

I feel beautiful without makeup on, but when I do put makeup on, it just gives me this extra pop.

Madame, you must be gay; only thus can life be endured. I speak from experience for I have had to endure much, and have only been able to endure it because I have always laughed whenever I had the chance.

My principal sin is doubt. I doubt everything, and am in doubt most of the time.

I didn’t have high self-esteem when I was a teenager, as I think most teenagers don’t.

Huge ego is very often matched by huge insecurity.

My fingers are long and beautiful, as, it has been well documented, are various other parts of my body.

I had plastic surgery because I was trying to look good for y’all.

You’re not worth the time that this is taking.

Most women would not be happy being me. People say, ‘But you’re alone.’ But I don’t feel alone. I feel very un-alone.

I’m also honored to have the greatest temperament that anybody has.

Welcome to Lake Wobegon, where all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average.

Women, take the pressure off when dating. He has to impress you – not the other way around. You are the prize.

I want to be proactive and focus on maintaining my health and happiness and have decide that the best way forward is to take some time off.

I have an attention span that’s as long as it has to be.

Please stop debating about whether or not I aged well. Unfortunately it hurts all 3 of my feelings…