Most of us, I think, are conscious of history swirling around outside the door, but when we're in the house, we're usually not dealing with history. We're not thinking about history. Pearl Cleage consciousdealdoor Change image and share on social
I've never been to Paris. I don't like to fly! Pearl Cleage flyhaveparis Change image and share on social
If I had to name one book that has had the most lasting influence on my work, I would pick 'The Big Sea' by Langston Hughes. Pearl Cleage bigbookhughe Change image and share on social
That's why I love being a writer. My imagination can take me places I may never see except in my mind's eye. Pearl Cleage eyeimaginationlove Change image and share on social
I worked in Maynard Jackson's first campaign, and I remember the excitement we felt when he won. Pearl Cleage campaignexcitementfelt Change image and share on social
Putting words on paper regularly is part of the necessary discipline of writing. A journal is a great way to do that. Pearl Cleage disciplinegreatjournal Change image and share on social
I'm not one of those playwrights who says, 'Show up, hit your marks, and don't talk to me!' I always want to hear from the other artists involved, whether it's the director, the lighting tech, or the actors. Pearl Cleage actorartistdirector share on social
I've always loved the '40s romantic comedies and the idea of those mistaken identities and lovers' misunderstandings. Pearl Cleage 40scomedyhave Change image and share on social
I think that theater is a unique way to communicate with people as they gather together with other people they may not even know. It creates a sense of shared community for the time of the performance that hopefully carries over into other aspects of the audience's life because they have shared this experience together. Pearl Cleage aspectaudiencecarry share on social
Denzel Washington is a big Hollywood movie star now. But he started out as an actor in the Negro Ensemble company. Pearl Cleage actorbigcompany Change image and share on social