Pearl Bailey

Pearl Mae Bailey (March 29, 1918 – August 17, 1990) was an American actress and singer.

Bailey, costumed in the role of Butterfly, gauges the applause following her performance of the song "It's A Woman's Prerogative", July 5, 1946. Sustained applause required her to take another bow.

Quotes

• You can taste a word.
  • Quoted in Newsweek, 4 December 1967

• You never find yourself until you face the truth.
  • Quoted in Criminal Minds Season 8, November 2012

• People see God every day. They just don't recognize Him.
  • talking to a New York Times reporter in 1967