I take people very seriously. People are all I take seriously in fact. Therefore I have nothing but sympathy for how people behave – and nothing but laughter to console them with.
Many of the artists who have represented Negro life have seen only the comic ludicrous side of it and have lacked sympathy with and appreciation for the warm big heart that dwells within such a rough exterior.
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I have nothing but sympathy for the people who are forced to work with me. I'm better now at picking out those that want to play that game with me and those that don't.