Quote of the day
Every human being, of whatever origin, of whatever station, deserves respect. We must each respect others even as we respect ourselves. This, as the sages of many lands have taught us, is a golden rule in individual and group, as well as international, relations.
Pearl Bailey
Born: March 29, 1918
Died: August 17, 1990 (aged 72)
Bio: Pearl Mae Bailey was an American actress and singer. After appearing in vaudeville, she made her Broadway debut in St. Louis Woman in 1946. She won a Tony Award for the title role in the all-black production of Hello, Dolly! in 1968.
Known for:
- Carmen Jones (1954)
- The Fox and the Hound (1981)
- Porgy and Bess (1959)
- Carol Channing and Pearl Bailey: On Broadway (1969)
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