I never identified with anybody. I have always been very sensitive about my color, because everybody called me ‘yellow gal.’ I was caught in between both sides – nobody wanted me. I love that my audience is there, but I always feel as though I have to fend for myself.
EARTHA KITTWe’re not thought of in terms of color because we are entertainers. We are there to entertain you not because we are black, white, pink, or green or gay or straight or because we are Catholic or Protestant.
More Eartha Kitt Quotes
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Innocence is one of the most exciting things in the world.
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This is where you see the truth of entertainment, because it is not edited. You see it on stage as it is happening. Even if we fall down or forget our words, it’s a part of live entertainment.
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If you’re looking for immediate rewards, you’re only looking for the money.
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Aging has a wonderful beauty and we should have respect for that.
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I’m an orphan. But the public has adopted me, and that has been my only family. The biggest family in the world is my fans.
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Maybe subconsciously I feel I was meant to work hard for a living.
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I’m a dirt person. I trust the dirt. I don’t trust diamonds and gold.
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I don’t think I ever really got interested in theater.
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I fight for other people better than I fight for myself.
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I don’t wear my political feelings on my sleeve. However, if I’m asked, I will answer honestly.
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Eartha Mae is very shy. She’s scared to be seen, scared of rejection and even afraid of affection.
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I think it’s fun to look at people with big diamonds.
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Generally the whole entertainment business now is bland.
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I punish myself more than anybody else does if I am stupid about my actions, and I suffer, really suffer.
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My house was bugged. They couldn’t find any information on me being a subversive because I happen to love America; I just don’t like some of the things the government is doing.
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