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I had a wonderful father, and I couldn’t bear that television virtually ignored black fathers.

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Esther Rolle

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I ruffle a lot of feathers. And I’m also selective – that makes you a troublemaker. But so be it. I laid a cornerstone for black actors, and that makes me happy.

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It appeared as if I had invited the audience into the water with me, and it conveyed the sensation that being in there was absolutely delicious.

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April 26, 2024

It appeared as if I had invited the audience into the water with me, and it conveyed the sensation that being in there was absolutely delicious.

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April 26, 2024

I ruffle a lot of feathers. And I’m also selective – that makes you a troublemaker. But so be it. I laid a cornerstone for black actors, and that makes me happy.

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