That tonight would go well. That my children would love me. And my life would be perfect.[Elizabeth Berry: What were your expectations?]
My father used to say, “You’re either leaving this house in a veil, or in a box.”[to Elizabeth]
My brother Mark, he still lives in Richmond. He always says, “Keep your expectations low, and you’ll never be disappointed.” And I always forget that. [to Elizabeth]
Insecure people are very dangerous.[to Elizabeth]
I know that for me, personally, the past weighs on me. You know, decisions I’ve made, or relationships.[Elizabeth Berry]So you just sit there and you think about your history and your behavior.[Gracie Atherton-Yoo]
I am naive. I always have been. In a way, it’s been a gift.
