That's the great thing that happened with 'Roots.' It opened up the dialogue. — Leslie Uggams Copy Share Image
My husband and I were having dinner with my son and I said to him, 'I'm going to be doing this movie… — Leslie Uggams Copy Share Image
Once you become part of the Broadway community, it's really such a family. It's a great environment. It's like a college of… — Leslie Uggams Copy Share Image
There was a little place in the backstage area where I could stand and watch every show. I always tell people the… — Leslie Uggams Copy Share Image
We did the duet of 'The Lady is a Tramp' and that is on YouTube. That was a fun, great experience to… — Leslie Uggams Copy Share Image
It's great material that I've been able to do, and we have 'Fallout,' which is another one that I'm doing. — Leslie Uggams Copy Share Image
I was supposedly named after the Bette Davis character in 'The Letter' by my sister. — Leslie Uggams Copy Share Image
I just love 'Happy.' I have a little grand baby who loves that song. We'll play it and dance around. Pharrell's conveyed a feeling… — Leslie Uggams Copy Share Image
My Aunt Eloise Uggams was my first inspiration. She performed on Broadway, and when I was 10 years old, I saw her in 'Porgy… — Leslie Uggams Copy Share Image
It's kind of nice to be acknowledged, and that people think enough of you that they want to give you something. So I appreciate… — Leslie Uggams Copy Share Image
I do so many things it has a tendency to confuse people. They didn't know where to put me. So they put me nowhere. — Leslie Uggams Copy Share Image
Black theaters are not given nearly enough attention. We need these theaters to be aware of each other, to help each other. — Leslie Uggams Copy Share Image
Fresh air, sunshine, exercise, and a change of scenery can be very refreshing and just the lift you need. — Leslie Uggams Copy Share Image
