The first time I head of Maya Angelou was through Oprah's Book Club selection, I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, in 1993. And then, when I watched her in How to Make An American Quilt I was smitten with her voice. From an extremely challenging early life, including a stint as a prostitute, she blossomed to receive her doctorate and to share her wisdom with millions of people around the world. In the 1990's she became the first person to recite her poetry at a presidential inauguration since Robert Frost in the 1960's. She was active in the Civil Rights movement, continued her education as a single mother, and wrote about racism, identity, family and travel. She always claimed that it was her ability to listen and observe the world around her which led to her success in life.
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Nancy McPhee
12/7/2016 11:40:58 am
This is one of my favorite quotes. I love how the storms of our lives mold our character, and shape our destiny! Maya is truly an inspiration!
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12/9/2016 10:16:18 am
I think we, too often, worry about the small day-to-day things we say or do when in the end people are so much more forgiving and accepting than we give them credit for.
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