The Lord put me on television to do these things I want to do in the community. And He knew I had a lot to learn. That's why I've been on TV 16 years - not because I'm the greatest actress, but because I need the money. Marla Gibbs actresscommunitygreat share on social
Everything must change and you do what you can with the changes that are made. You can't stop it. You can't fight it. Everybody tries to go back to yesterday, but you can't go back to yesterday. The only time there is, is now. Marla Gibbs backchangefight share on social
Nothing is out of our realm, because it has nothing to do with color. As black people, we're not different from anyone else, other than the exterior. Marla Gibbs blackcolorexterior Change image and share on social
We've got to know our history. We have to be able to bring our children to a place that they can be proud of. Marla Gibbs bringchildhave Change image and share on social
After 20 years of doing comedy, I find dramatic work more challenging. Marla Gibbs challengecomedydramatic Change image and share on social
The reason most of the children are having problems in any inner-city neighborhood is because they don't see enough positive role models in their own environment. Marla Gibbs childcityenvironment Change image and share on social
I never thought I was a great mom. I always worked. I fell in love with my children as they got older. Marla Gibbs childfallgreat Change image and share on social
There's always something we can complain about. We're all one. Things could always be better, but things could always be worse. Marla Gibbs badlycomplainthing Change image and share on social
Jazz, of course, is our heritage. Jazz is a culture, it's not a fad. It's up to us to see to it that it stays alive. Marla Gibbs aliveculturefad Change image and share on social
I mean, if cans can be recycled, why not spirits? Marla Gibbs canrecyclespirit Change image and share on social
