I really love writing comedy. Writing romantic comedy is even nicer because you get to write about how insane we all act when we’re falling in love. Pearl Cleage Read Quote
As African-Americans, we often spend our time and energy blaming other people for the problems we see around us. Pearl Cleage Read Quote
Putting words on paper regularly is part of the necessary discipline of writing. A journal is a great way to do that. Pearl Cleage Read Quote
Many times, what people call ‘writer’s block’ is the confusion that happens when a writer has a great idea, but their writing skill is not up to the task of putting that idea down on paper. I think that learning the craft of writing is critical. Pearl Cleage Read Quote
I think that theater is a unique way to communicate with people as they gather together with other people they may not even know. It creates a sense of shared community for the time of the performance that hopefully carries over into other aspects of the audience’s life because they have shared this experience together. Pearl Cleage Read Quote
I’ve always loved the ’40s romantic comedies and the idea of those mistaken identities and lovers’ misunderstandings. Pearl Cleage Read Quote
Most of us, I think, are conscious of history swirling around outside the door, but when we’re in the house, we’re usually not dealing with history. We’re not thinking about history. Pearl Cleage Read Quote
I think the black community is no different from any other community. We need to take responsibility for how we live together. We need to be personally responsible for keeping our streets clean, our schools safe, and our houses peaceful. Pearl Cleage Read Quote
That’s why I love being a writer. My imagination can take me places I may never see except in my mind’s eye. Pearl Cleage Read Quote
