The way I was taught, being black was a plus, always. Being a human being, being in America, and being black, all three were the greatest things that could happen to you. The combination was unbeatable. — Leontyne Price Copy Share Image
Momma was home. She was the most totally human, human being that I have ever known, and so very beautiful. Within our home, she… — Leontyne Price Copy Share Image
For a long time the only time I felt beautiful-in the sense of being complete as a woman, as a human being, and even… — Leontyne Price Copy Share Image
All token Blacks have the same experience. I have been pointed at as a solution to things that have not yet begun to be… — Leontyne Price Copy Share Image
If I do have some success, I'd like to enjoy it, for heaven's sake! What is the point of having it otherwise? — Leontyne Price Copy Share Image
Once you get on stage, everything is right. I feel the most beautiful, complete, fulfilled. I think that's why, in the case of noncompromising… — Leontyne Price Copy Share Image
... we performers are monsters. We are a totally different, far-out race of people. I totally and completely admit, with no qualmsat all, my… — Leontyne Price Copy Share Image
We should not have a tin cup out for something as important as the arts in this country, the richest in the world. Creative… — Leontyne Price Copy Share Image
I have never given all of myself, even vocally, to anyone. I was taught to sing on your interest, not your capital. — Leontyne Price Copy Share Image
Stay up and really burn the midnight oil. There are no compromises. — Leontyne Price Copy Share Image
If you're not feeling good about you, what you're wearing outside doesn't mean a thing. — Leontyne Price Copy Share Image
You should always know when you're shifting gears in life. You should leave your era; it should never leave you. — Leontyne Price Copy Share Image
