Ruby Dee : (3)

" When I was young, I dreamt of being a starlet in Hollywood. But there comes a point in every African American’s life when you realize the limitations, that you could only play maids or some little supporting role. Even Lena Horne couldn’t get good parts. " - Ruby Dee

" God, make me so uncomfortable that I will do the very thing I fear. " - Ruby Dee

" The economics of life is against the family. " - Ruby Dee