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Hollywood Quote by Ruby Dee

“Before I latched onto the concept of stereotypes, not once…” quote by Ruby Dee — Download Open image

“Before I latched onto the concept of stereotypes, not once did I reckon with the fact that I would never be a 'Hollywood starlet.'”

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Gangsters lived in the neighborhood. They weren't apart from it. Their relationships with people were both benevolent and scary.

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The Divine Impulse - it's always safe to follow it. We've got to trust it and go wherever it takes us. Especially women.

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