In playing the part of Mammy, I tried to make her a living, breathing character, the way she appeared to me in the book — Hattie McDaniel Copy Share Image
Putting a little time aside for clean fun and good humor is very necessary to relieve the tensions of our time. — Hattie McDaniel Copy Share
It sure looks good to see an honest-to-goodness audience after looking at you all for so long from the silver screen — Hattie McDaniel Copy Share
That's a powerful lucky rabbit's foot. I got the part in Gone With the Wind because of it. I got my Warner contract, thanks… — Hattie McDaniel Copy Share
When I was little, my mother taught me how to use a fork and knife. The trouble is that Mother forget to teach me… — Hattie McDaniel Copy Share
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, fellow members of the motion picture industry and honored guests: This is one of the happiest moments… — Hattie McDaniel Copy Share
Why should I complain about making $700 a week playing a maid? If I didn't, I'd be making $7 a week being one. — Hattie McDaniel Copy Share
I sincerely hope that I shall always be a credit to my race, and to the motion picture industry. — Hattie McDaniel Copy Share
My desire for the part of Mammy was not dominated by selfishness for Hollywood has been good to me and I am grateful — Hattie McDaniel Copy Share
