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" I - my experience was really no different from any other immigrant that came to this country. It was rough. "

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" If you're going to make black movies only about black people, that's as bad as white movies only about white people. "

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" I live in the moment. The moment is the most important thing. That's my entire philosophy: Make the best of the good moments. "

" You can wish to have an Oscar someday or some other award, but Life Achievement? You don't see yourself that way. "

" I'm not afraid of color. I like color. "

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" I love performing for kids, but you can't play down to them, of course. Then it would be 'Captain Kangaroo.' "

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" I knew what my scripts would say before I opened them: 'Enter Conchita.' I played handmaidens, Indian squaws, and Mexican dancers. "

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