Often I've wondered what it takes for this to happen. And now I know. It takes effort and grace.


Speech, on becoming the first black woman to win a Tony Award for best performance by a leading actress in a play (January 6, 2004)


Often I've wondered what it takes for this to happen. And now I know. It takes effort and grace.

Often I've wondered what it takes for this to happen. And now I know. It takes effort and grace.

Often I've wondered what it takes for this to happen. And now I know. It takes effort and grace.

Often I've wondered what it takes for this to happen. And now I know. It takes effort and grace.