Some things I just got to keep for myself.

“Once upon a time they was two girls," I say. "one girl had black skin, one girl…”

“And if your friends make fun of you for chasing your dream, remember—just lie.”

“Babies like fat. Like to bury they face up in you armpit and go to sleep. They …”

“No, white women like to keep their hands clean. They got a shiny little set a t…”