“People who are sick, or who have been sick, or have come close to deat...” — Anna Deavere Smith Quote

“People who are sick, or who have been sick, or have come close to death have a lot to say - and they want you to hear it.”

“Probably the person who said the only color in Los Angeles is green was right.”

“Somehow we can't live outside the politics of race. There's something very deep in all of us, that is taught to us when we are very, very little. Which is the disrespect and fear of the other.”

“If you're sick, watch funny movies.”

“People are really sick of seeing the winner not win and what the public thinks should happen.”

“Worry makes you sick. Worry less, live as long as you like.”