Hattie McDaniel Quote

Why should I complain about making $7, 000 a week playing a maid? If I didn't, I'd be making $7.00 a week actually being one!


From Donald Bogle, Toms, Coons, Mulattoes, Mammies & Bucks (1973)


Why should I complain about making $7, 000 a week playing a maid? If I didn't, I'd be making $7.00 a week actually being one!

Why should I complain about making $7, 000 a week playing a maid? If I didn't, I'd be making $7.00 a week actually being one!

Why should I complain about making $7, 000 a week playing a maid? If I didn't, I'd be making $7.00 a week actually being one!

Why should I complain about making $7, 000 a week playing a maid? If I didn't, I'd be making $7.00 a week actually being one!