My audience wants to see me beautifully gowned, and I have spared no expense or pains . . . For I feel that the best is none too good for the public that pays to hear a singer. — Ma Rainey Copy Share Image
My audience wants to see me beautifully gowned, and I have spared no expense or pains . . . For I feel that the… — Ma Rainey Copy Share Image
They hear it come out, but they don't know how it got there. They don't understand that's life's way of talking. You don't sing… — Ma Rainey Copy Share Image
If you don't like my ocean don't fish in my sea Stay out of my valley and let my mountain be. — Ma Rainey Copy Share Image
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