When I got to the end of this play, I realized I was trying to make Angel do something that had not been justified by the characters and by their story . . .. I kept trying to force it,… — Pearl Cleage Copy Share Image
Many times, what people call 'writer's block' is the confusion that happens when a writer has a great idea, but their writing skill is not up to the task of putting that idea down on paper. I think that learning… — Pearl Cleage Copy Share Image
It is a dangerous time to be a black woman in America. It’s a time when we are not safe in the streets or… — Pearl Cleage Copy Share Image
“what looks like crazy on an ordinary day looks a lot like love if you catch it in the moonlight!” — Pearl Cleage Copy Share Image
We danced too wild, and we sang too long, and we hugged too hard, and we kissed too sweet, and howled just as loud… — Pearl Cleage Copy Share Image
I truly love the rehearsal process, those eight hours a day! I really love actors. — Pearl Cleage Copy Share Image
If you don't annoy your big sister for no good reason from time to time, she thinks you don't love her anymore. — Pearl Cleage Copy Share Image
That's why I love being a writer. My imagination can take me places I may never see except in my mind's eye. — Pearl Cleage Copy Share Image
Sometimes you have to show them what they want to see in order to get them to show you who they really are. — Pearl Cleage Copy Share Image
Buying flowers is not just a way to bring home beauty. It's an expression of confidence that better days are coming. It's a defiant… — Pearl Cleage Copy Share Image
“Sometimes the contradictions in their lives are so intense they seem manufactured for teaching life lessons, but it's hard to keep up with what… — Pearl Cleage Copy Share Image
“em,” she said softly. “That guy with the sexy voice told ’em to get ready” — Pearl Cleage Copy Share Image
