I was fortunate enough to have been raised to a certain point before I got into the race thing. I had other views of what a human is, so I was never able to see racism as the big question. Racism was horrendous, but there were other aspects to life. Sidney Poitier aspectbigfortunate share on social
I couldn't adjust to the racism in Florida. Sidney Poitier adjustfloridaracism Change image and share on social
But I always had the ability to say no. That's how I called my own shots. Sidney Poitier abilitycallshot Change image and share on social
I wanted to explore the values that are at work, underpinning my life. Sidney Poitier explorelifeunderpin Change image and share on social
I lived in a country where I couldn't live where I wanted to live. I lived in a country where I couldn't go where I wanted to eat. I lived in a country where I couldn't get a job, except for those put aside for people of my colour or caste. Sidney Poitier castecolourcountry share on social
So it's been kind of a long road, but it was a good journey altogether. Sidney Poitier altogethergoodjourney Change image and share on social
I had chosen to use my work as a reflection of my values. Sidney Poitier choosereflectionvalue Change image and share on social
Far as I can tell, I still have most of my hair, my gut is not hanging over my belt, and I still have all of my teeth. Sidney Poitier beltguthair Change image and share on social