My Aunt Eloise Uggams was my first inspiration. She performed on Broadway, and when I was 10 years old, I saw her… — Leslie Uggams Copy Share Image
Because our daughter Danielle never let us know she wanted to sing until she was in college so we weren't tested being… — Leslie Uggams Copy Share Image
Ella Fitzgerald was wonderful, absolutely wonderful. I was in and out of her dressing room. There was always a lot of food,… — Leslie Uggams Copy Share Image
We were surrounded by people who saw that in me. Milton Berle's mother told my mother, 'She has talent.' — Leslie Uggams Copy Share Image
I had an aunt Eloise, my father's sister who was on Broadway in 'The Blackbirds of 1928,' then she did a stint… — Leslie Uggams Copy Share Image
A friend of the family thought I had talent, and she used to take me to these little auditions. There were a… — Leslie Uggams Copy Share Image
Well, 'Roots' for me was just an incredible experience. And I was so happy to play Kizzy because Kizzy was, even though… — 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
