My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.

- Maya Angelou

Random Fact

Maya Angelou was a dancer and singer before she became a writer. She toured Europe with a production of Porgy and Bess and recorded an album of calypso music.

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