"Mom was the greatest influence of my childhood. She wanted to save me from the vice, lust, and drinking that was all about me."
― Ethel Waters
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Mom
― Ethel Waters
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- "We never had a bathtub. Mom would bathe me in the wooden or tin washtub in the kitchen, or in a big lard can."
- "I had always loved John Ford’s pictures. And I came to love him, too, but I was frightened to death working for him. He used the shock treatment while directing me."
- "Though I was excited about the Sojourner Truth play, it was not reassuring to think that my entire future might depend on the success of that one show."
More In Mom
- "I wanted to say thanks… and share my gratitude for everything I’ve been blessed with. Family, friends, and continued support from everyone."― Travis Barker
- "All of us kids ended up ‘doing Mom.’ There are four of us who’ve tried show business. Five if you insist on counting my sister the nun, who does liturgical dance."― Bill Murray
- "My mom loved rock ‘n roll. My father hated it. We couldn’t play it when he was around."― Patti Smith