Lynn Swann

I took several years of dance lessons that included ballet, tap and jazz. They helped a great deal with body control, balance, a sense of rhythm, and timing.

Some people play very, very well just so they won't get embarrassed.

Sports and entertainment have always been windows of opportunity for African Americans, when other doors were closed.

A free life cannot acquire many possessions, because this is not easy to do without servility to mobs or monarchs.

Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process.

Ever since I watched 'Roots,' I've dreamed of tracing my African ancestry and helping other people do the same.